The molar heat of fusion of gold is 12.550 kJ mol–1. At its melting point, how much mass of melted gold must solidify to release

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235.0 kJ of energy?

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Anestetic [448] · Answer 1 · 2023-03-07T07:22:53+03:00

The mass of melted gold to release the energy would be 3, 688. 8 Kg

<h3>How to determine the mass</h3>

It is important to note that the formula for energy is

Q = n × HF

Where

n = number of moles

HF = heat of fusion

Let's find number of moles

235.0 = n × 12.550

number of moles = $\frac{235}{12. 550}$ = 18. 725 moles

The molar mass of Gold is 197g/ mol

We have that;

Number of moles = mass/ molar mass

Mass = number of moles × molar mass

Substitute the values

Mass = 18. 725 × 197

Mass = 3, 688. 8 Kg

Thus, the mass of melted gold to release the energy would be 3, 688. 8 Kg

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