Physics

Physics

Problem

An electrical heater delivers three identical 25.0 kJ pulses of energy to 120 g of liquid ethanol that is already at its normal boiling point. Only 45 % of the electrical energy is absorbed by the ethanol; the rest is lost to the surroundings. The molar enthalpy of vaporization of ethanol is 38.6 kJ mol⁻¹ (molar mass = 46.1 g mol⁻¹). After the three pulses, what mass of ethanol remains in the liquid phase? a) 71 g71\ \text{g} b) 40 g40\ \text{g} c) 80 g80\ \text{g} d) 95 g95\ \text{g}

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