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How much heat is needed to melt 2.5 KG of water at its melting point? Use Q= mass x latent heat of fusion.

How much heat is needed to melt 2.5 KG of water at its melting point? Use Q= mass-example-1
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Answer:

Q = 832 kJ

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that,

Mass of the water, m = 2.5 kg

The latent heat of fusion, L = 333 kJ/kg

We need to find the heat needed to melt water at its melting point. The formula of heat needed to melt is given by :

Q = mL


Q=2.5\ kg* 333\ kJ/kg\\\\Q=832.5\ kJ

or

Q = 832 kJ

So, the heat needed to melt the water is 832 kJ.

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