The same amount of heat energy is needed for latent heat of fusion as the latent heat of vaporization.

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The latent heat of fusion requires the addition of 80 calories per gram to transition from liquid to solid. There are only a few hydrogen bonds being broken in this process. The latent heat of vaporization, on the other hand, requires the addition of 540 calories per gram for a water to become water vapor. The difference is attributed to the high amounts of hydrogen bonds that need to be broken. Information can be found in the section Water Has Unusual Thermal Characteristics.

The Same Amount of Heat Energy Is Needed for Latent