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A chemist wants to calculate the amount of heat that is absorbed by a sample of copper as it is melted. Which constant should she use?

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Answer:

Hfus

Step-by-step explanation:

This is correct on edge.

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She needs to use the heat of fusion (ΔH(fusion)) and the equation q=mΔH(fusion) or q=nΔH(fusion) depending on whether or not ΔH(fusion) is given in J/g or J/mol. The reason why temperature is absent from the equation is that temperature does not change at a phase change, only the enthalpy does.

I hope his helps. Let me know in the comments if anything is unclear.
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