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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification

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Question 25
a.

Define specific latent heat of fusion.

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b.

A test-tube contains 50 g50\text{ g}50 g of liquid naphthalene at its melting temperature of 80∘C80^\circ\text{C}80∘C. An identical test-tube contains 50 g50\text{ g}50 g of a mixture of solid and liquid naphthalene at a temperature of 80∘C80^\circ\text{C}80∘C.

Both test-tubes are placed in a water bath maintained at a constant temperature of 95∘C95^\circ\text{C}95∘C.

State and explain which test-tube contains naphthalene with the lower temperature after 5 minutes.

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c.

When hand sanitizer containing alcohol is applied to a person's skin, it evaporates rapidly.

Explain, in terms of molecules, how the evaporation of alcohol cools the skin.

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d.

Explain why this cooling process is more effective if the person waves their hand.

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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification Questions

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313 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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