The specific heat capacity of water is about twice the specific heat capacity of ice.From this information,the amount of heat required to boil 1 kg of water is ________ the amount of heat required to melt 1 kg of ice.
A)1/2
B)equal to
C)2 times
D)unrelated to

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The specific heat capacity is unrelated to the latent heat required for phase changes such as melting or boiling. The heat required to melt ice or boil water depends on the latent heat of fusion or vaporization, not the specific heat capacity.

The Specific Heat Capacity of Water Is About Twice the Specific