Question

If you transfer 5 J of energy to 1 g water and to 1 g ethanol, each starting at the same temperature which would have a higher temperature at the end? Water or ethanol? or will they have the same temperature at the end?

Answer 1

OK. Without the math or chemical calc's the answer should show that it takes more energy to change the alcohol to change phases. I would 'assume' that it would therefore have a lower temperature than the water in the end also. (Double check the answer.)

Answer 2

Doesn't that answer depend upon where you started; i.e., solid ice and solid ethanol or liquid water and liquid ethanol?

Answer 3

Yes, DrBob222 I believe you may be correct