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Question
Why is the latent heat of vaporisation much greater than the latent heat of fusion?
Options
Melting completely separates molecules
Boiling completely separates molecules and expands against air pressure
Melting occurs at a higher temperature
Mass changes during melting
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Solution
Boiling completely separates molecules and expands against air pressure
Explanation:
Vaporisation requires much more energy because molecules must fully separate and the substance expands against atmospheric pressure.
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