Question

Define the term 'latent heat of fusion' of a solid. How much is the latent heat of fusion of ice ?

Answer 1

The latent heat of fusion of a solid is the quantity of heat in joules required to convert 1 kg of the solid into liquid, at its melting point, without any change in temperature. The latent heat of fusion of ice is 3.34 × 10⁵ J/kg.