Which of the Following Requires the GREATEST RELEASE of Latent

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following requires the GREATEST RELEASE of latent heat energy into the atmosphere?

• A) condensation of 1 gram of water
• B) evaporation of 1 gram of water
• C) melting of 1 gram of water
• D) freezing of 1 gram of water

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