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Chemical Engineering · Q57

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 57

Q57

The fusion of a crystalline solid at its melting point to form a liquid at the same temperature is accompanied by

A.
Decrease in enthalpy corresponding to evolution of heat
B.
Decrease of entropy
C.
Increase in enthalpy corresponding to absorption of heat
Answer
D.
No change in enthalpy

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
During fusion process the heat is absorbed by the solid to convert to liquid leading to increase in enthalpy.