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Enthalpy and Phase Changes — Quiz

Question 5 • Chemistry

Which term is used to describe the amount of heat that is required to melt 1 mol of a substance?

Answer
A
specific heat
B
molar mass
C
heat of vaporization
D
heat of fusion

Explanation

Melting changes a substance from a solid to a liquid. The heat required for this change is called the heat of fusion; when it is stated for 1 mol, it is the molar heat of fusion, so the correct choice is “heat of fusion.” Specific heat describes temperature change, while heat of vaporization applies to boiling.

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