Enthalpy and Phase Changes — Quiz Answers

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4

A chemist wants to calculate the amount of heat that is absorbed by a sample of copper as it is melted. Which constant should she use?

A
triangle cap h sub fus
B
negative triangle cap h sub vap
C
triangle cap h sub vap
D
negative triangle cap h sub fus
8

An engineer wants to determine an efficient method for condensing large amounts of steam into liquid water. Which constant should she use?

A
triangle cap h sub vap
B
triangle cap h sub fus
C
negative triangle cap h sub fus
D
negative triangle cap h sub vap
9

Which term is used to describe the amount of heat that is required to convert 1 mol of a liquid to a gas?

A
molar heat of fusion
B
molar heat of vaporization
C
dew point
D
boiling point
10

During an endothermic phase change, what happens to the potential energy and the kinetic energy?

A
Potential energy stays the same, and kinetic energy increases.
B
Potential energy increases, and kinetic energy increases.
C
Potential energy increases, and kinetic energy stays the same.
D
Potential energy decreases, and kinetic energy decreases.

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