Both the latent heat of melting (heat of fusion) and the latent heat of freezing involve the absorption or release of ________ calories per gram of water changing state.
A) 80
B) 100
C) 540
D) 585

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The latent heat of melting and freezing for water is 80 calories per gram. This is the amount of heat absorbed or released when water changes state between solid and liquid.

Both the Latent Heat of Melting (Heat of Fusion) and the Latent