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'The specific latent heat of fusion of ice is 336 J g-1'. Explain the meaning of this statement.
Calorimetry
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'The specific latent heat of fusion of ice is 336 J g-1' means 1 g of ice at 0° C absorbs 336 J of heat energy to convert into water at 0° C.
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What do you understand by the term latent heat?
Define the term specific latent heat of fusion of ice. State it's S.I. unit.
Which has more heat: 1 g of ice at 0° C or 1 g of water at 0° C ? Give reasons.
(a) Which requires more heat: 1 g ice at 0° C or 1 g water at 0° C to raise it's temperature to 10° C ?
(b) Explain your answer in part (a).