Which of the Following Refers to the Amount of Energy

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the amount of energy required to convert a liquid to a gas?

• A) Enthalpy of formation
• B) Heat of fusion
• C) Enthalpy of fusion
• D) Heat of liquidation
• E) Enthalpy of vaporization

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Definitions:

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms, causing a distribution of electrical charge.

Ionic

Relating to ions; typically describes chemical bonds formed between atoms through the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another.

Peptide

Short chains of amino acids, typically comprising 2-50 amino acids, which can perform a variety of functions in the body.

Proton Donor

A substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+) in solution, thus behaving as an acid according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory.