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The Standard Enthalpy Change of Fusion and Vaporization for Water

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The standard enthalpy change of fusion and vaporization for water are +6.01 kJ mol-1 and +40.7 kJ mol-1 respectively. Why is the value for vaporization so much larger than fusion?


A) Because it is measured at a higher temperature.
B) Because the pressure has increased.
C) Because gas is released into the surroundings.
D) Because overcoming all intermolecular forces that hold a liquid together needs a lot of energy.

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