What Is the Entropy Change to the Surroundings When 1

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the entropy change to the surroundings when 1 mol of ice melts in someone's hand if the hand temperature is 32°C? Assume a final temperature for the water of 0°C. The heat of fusion of ice is 6.01 kJ/mol.

• A) -188 J/K
• B) -22.0 J/K
• C) -19.7 J/K
• D) +19.7 J/K
• E) +188 J/K

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