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The enthalpy of fusion, also known as the latent heat of fusion, will be calculated using calorimetric

principles and the law of heat exchange in this experiment. The amount of heat required to alter the
phase of unit mass without affecting the temperature is known as the latent heat of fusion. In addition,
it is noted that the enthalpy of fusion decreases as the mass of the item increases. Data collection led to
the formulation of an equation that, when applied to the observed changes in water and calorimeter
temperatures, allowed us to calculate the latent heat of fusion of the ice. Given the actual latent heat of
fusion, which is 80 cal/g, the experimental latent heat of fusion obtained by the positioned experiment
is 334 J/g, yielding in a PAKILAGAY percent error. This is because the ice (solid item) in the calorimeter
absorbed enough heat energy from the water to melt, indicating a change in temperature and phase
that led to the ultimate temperature of the mixture. Finally, the heat loss approach in which heat is
gained in direct proportion is used to calculate the latent heat of fusion. Therefore, latent heat of fusion
truly refers to the transmission of heat energy between the items, including the process of adding heat
energy to melt solid objects, when a solid object reaches its melting point and the temperature remains
constant until there is a sudden shift in its phase.

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