The amount of energy required to change a kilogram of ice block into water without a change in temperature is?

A.

specific latent heat of fusion of ice

B.

specific heat capacity of ice

C.

heat capacity of ice

D.

specific heat of vaporization of ice

Correct answer is A

Specific latent heat of fusion of a substance is the quantity of heat required to convert the unit mass of the substance from the solid to the liquid state without change in temperature.