Changes in state are called phase changes. A phase change is a change from one physical state (gas, liquid, or solid) to another. The amount of energy necessary to melt 1 mole of any solid is called its enthalpy of fusion. The amount of energy necessary to vaporize 1 g of any substance is called its enthalpy of vaporization. The enthalpy of fusion of solid sodium is 2.60 kJ/mol. Calculate the energy required to melt 43.6 g of solid sodium.

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Robert

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26 August, 07:01

Changes in state are called phase changes. A phase change is a change from one physical state (gas, liquid, or solid) to another. The amount of energy necessary to melt 1 mole of any solid is called its enthalpy of fusion. The amount of energy necessary to vaporize 1 g of any substance is called its enthalpy of vaporization. The enthalpy of fusion of solid sodium is 2.60 kJ/mol. Calculate the energy required to melt 43.6 g of solid sodium.

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Olive Shepard · Answer 1

the energy required is Q = 4.9 kJ

Explanation:

Since the energy required is

Q = L * n

where L = molar enthalpy of fusion of solid sodium = 2.60 kJ/mol

and n = number of moles involved

also we know that

n = m / M, where m = mass involved, M = molecular weight of sodium

the molecular weight of sodium is M = 23 g / mol

therefore

Q = L * n = L * m / M

replacing values

Q = L * m / M = 2.60 kJ/mol * 43.6 g / (23 g / mol) = 4.9 kJ

Q = 4.9 kJ

thus the energy required is Q = 4.9 kJ