Question

Explain the meaning of given statement, the specific latent heat of fusion of ice is $336{\mathrm{Jg}}^{-1}$.

Answer 1

1. Specific latent heat of fusion: It is the amount of heat energy absorbed by a unit mass of substance that converts from solid to liquid without any change in temperature.
2. Given the specific latent heat of fusion of ice is $336{\mathrm{Jg}}^{-1}$.
3. It means $336\mathrm{J}$ calorie heat energy absorbed when $1\mathrm{g}$ of ice at $0^{\circ }\mathrm{C}$ is converted into $1\mathrm{g}$ of water at $0^{\circ }\mathrm{C}$.