If 5.40 kcal of heat is added to 1.00 kg of water at 100⁰C, how much steam at 100⁰C is produced? Show all calculations leading to an answer.

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If 5.40 kcal of heat is added to 1.00 kg of water at  100⁰C, how much steam at 100⁰C is produced?  Show all calculations leading to an answer.

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bobpursley · Answer

massSteam*.540kcal/kg =5.4kcal looks like massSteam=10kg. check the heat of vaporization, I haven't used Hv in kcal/kg in 50 years. My memory fades.