How much energy is required to melt 2 kg of copper? Use the table below and this equation: Q = mLfusion
A. 125.6 kJ
B. 9460 kJ
C. 414 kJ
D. 4730 kJ

C. 414 kJ

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Mass of copper  = 2kg

Unknown:

Amount of energy required to melt the copper  = ?

Solution:

To solve this problem, we use:

       Q  = m L

m is the mass

L is the latent heat of fusion of copper  = 207kJ/kg

So;

        Q = 2 x 207  = 414kJ

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