Latent Energy Absorbed and Released During Phase Changes of Water

question 29

Multiple Choice

Latent Energy absorbed and released during phase changes of water

The latent heat of melting and the latent heat of freezing involve the absorption or release of ____ Calories per gram of water changing state.

• A)80
• B)100
• C)540
• D)585

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