Gary Horner Solutions for Chapter: Form, Exercise 6: Exercise 6

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Gary Horner Chemistry Solutions for Exercise - Gary Horner Solutions for Chapter: Form, Exercise 6: Exercise 6

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 6: Form, Exercise 6: Exercise 6 with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. MYP Chemistry A concept-based approach Years 4&5 solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Gary Horner Solutions for Chapter: Form, Exercise 6: Exercise 6 with Hints & Solutions

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Compare these values of enthalpies of fusion and vaporization. Explain why the enthalpy of vaporization for a substance is greater than its enthalpy of fusion.

  Enthalpy of fusion (Jg-1) Enthalpy of vaporization (Jg-1)
Water +334 +2.260
Carbon dioxide +184 +574
Lead +23 +871

 

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Explain why the temperature of a boiling liquid does not continue to increases above its boiling point.

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Steam burns are regarded as being far more harmful than a burn from boiling water. What changes of state is occurring when steam reaches your skin? Why are the burns severe? Explain this in terms of energy transfer.

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Explain why your skin feels cold when you leave the water after swimming on a hot summer day.

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Why does boiling liquid immediately stop boiling the moment you remove the source of energy?