Before a cold winter night in Florida a citrus farmer chooses to sprinkle his fruit with water in order to warm the fruit so it survives the night. Which of the following processes explains why this strategy warms the fruit?

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The correct process is the latent heat of condensation. When water is sprinkled on the fruit and it freezes, the water undergoes a phase change from liquid to solid. During this phase change, heat is released (latent heat of condensation), which warms the fruit and helps to protect it from freezing temperatures.

Before a Cold Winter Night in Florida a Citrus Farmer