Question

Explain what is meant by the following: the specific latent heat of fusion of ice 3.4×10^5 joules per kilogram

Answer 1

The specific latent heat of fusion of ice is a measure of the amount of energy required to change 1 kilogram of ice at its melting point into liquid water at the same temperature without changing its temperature. In this case, the specific latent heat of fusion of ice is 3.4×10^5 joules per kilogram, meaning that it takes 3.4×10^5 joules of energy to melt 1 kilogram of ice at its melting point.