Asked in UHS MDCAT 2008 2008Moderate

The amount of heat absorbed by one mole of solid at 1 atm when it melts into liquid form is denoted by _ .

Correct answer: B. ΔHf

  • A. ΔHv
  • B. ΔHf
  • C. ΔHi
  • D. ΔHs

Explanation

The molar heat of fusion (ΔHfus) of a substance is the heat absorbed by one mole of that substance as it is converted from a solid to a liquid. Since the melting of any substance absorbs heat, it follows that the freezing of any substance releases heat.

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