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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification

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A beaker of liquid ethanol is heated on an electric hotplate. As thermal energy is constantly supplied, the ethanol boils and its temperature remains constant at 78∘C78^\circ\text{C}78∘C.

a.

State two differences between boiling and evaporation.

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b.

Explain, in terms of ethanol molecules, what happens to the thermal energy supplied to the liquid while it is boiling.

[3]
c.

Describe an experiment to measure the specific latent heat of fusion of ice. Describe the apparatus used, the measurements taken, and how the result is calculated.

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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification Questions

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