One possible answer could be that a chemical reaction has occurred.
Solids maintain their shape, whereas fluids do not because <span>the molecules in solids maintain a regular pattern and only vibrate, or move very slowly. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or option "d". I hope the answer has come to your help.</span>
The heat absorbed by the water is
Q = 500 (4.18) (32.2 - 25)
Q = 15048 J
The enthalpy of fusion of the sodium acetate is:
<span>ΔHf = Q / m
</span><span>ΔHf = 15048 / 100
</span>ΔHf = 150.48 J/g
Heat required : 4.8 kJ
<h3>Further explanation
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The heat to change the phase can be formulated :
Q = mLf (melting/freezing)
Q = mLv (vaporization/condensation)
Lf=latent heat of fusion
Lv=latent heat of vaporization
The heat needed to raise the temperature
Q = m . c . Δt
1. heat to raise temperature from -20 °C to 0 °C
2. phase change(ice to water)
3. heat to raise temperature from 0 °C to 25 °C