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The latent heat of fusion of alcohol is 50 kcal/kg and its melting point is -54oC. It has a specific heat of 0.60 in its liquid state. Calculate the energy needed to melt 2.0 kg of solid alcohol at -54o and raise it to a temperature of -4°C.

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170 kJ

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