Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
How much heat turns of ice at into water at ? Which stage needs the most? (Ice , water ; latent heat of fusion .)
During a change of state the temperature stays steady and : ice melting , water boiling . The same heat comes out on freezing or condensing.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Warm the ice. .
Step 2. Melt it. .
Step 3. Warm the water. .
Answer: , about , in all; melting needs the most, about two thirds.
Watch out. Ice has its own specific heat, about half of water's.
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