The amount of energy required to change a kilogram of ice block into water without a change in temperature is?

A. specific latent heat of fusion of ice
B. specific heat capacity of rice
C. heat capacity of rice
D. specific heat of vaporization of rice

Correct Answer:

Option A – specific latent heat of fusion of ice

Explanation

Specific latent heat of fusion of a substance is the quantity of heat required to convert the unit mass of the substance from the solid to the liquid state without change in temperature.