Question

The latent heat of melting of ice at $0^o$C is $6kJ.mo{l}^{-1}$. The entropy change during the melting in $J{K}^{-1}$ is closest to:

• A. $22$
• B. $11$
• C. $-11$
• D. $-22$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $22$

$\Delta S=\frac{\Delta H_{fusion}}{T}=\frac{6000}{273}\approx 22J/K$