The Heat of Fusion for Gold at 1,063 °C Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The heat of fusion for gold at 1,063 °C is 66.6 kJ/kg and the specific heat of gold is 0.128 kJ/kg °C. What is the energy needed to melt 100 grams of gold starting at 0 °C?

• A) 20.3 kJ
• B) 17.8 kJ
• C) 12.3 kJ
• D) 9.50 kJ
• E) 7.50 kJ

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