Question

What do you understand by the term “specific latent heat of fusion” of a substance?

Answer 1

1. The amount of heat energy required to convert one kilogram of solid into liquid at its melting point, at a constant temperature is called the specific latent heat of fusion.
2. In the SI system, it is measured in J kg^-1.
3. The specific heat of fusion of ice is 336 Jg^-1.