The amount of heat energy required to change 1 kg of solid into liquid at its melting point is known as_________.
A
latent heat of condensation
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B
latent heat of fusion
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C
latent heat of vaporisation
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D
latent heat of sublimation
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Solution
The correct option is B latent heat of fusion The amount of heat energy required to change 1 kg of solid into liquid at its melting point is known as latent heat of fusion of that particular solid.