For water at 0 °C

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Energetics · Energetics

Problem

For water at 0 °C, the molar enthalpy of fusion is 6.01 kJ mol⁻¹. Describe how the molar enthalpy change for freezing compares in magnitude and sign to the molar enthalpy of fusion, and identify which of the two processes (melting or freezing) is exothermic.

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