The enthalpy of fusion (∆Hfusion) for the melting of water is 6.02 kJ/mol.  This phase change from solid to liquid water is an example of a process that can be treated as if it were reversible.  Ice melts at 0°C.  What is the entropy change (in J/K) associated with the melting of one mole of ice

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The enthalpy of fusion (∆Hfusion) for the melting of water is 6.02 kJ/mol.  This phase change from solid to liquid water is an example of a process that can be treated as if it were reversible.  Ice melts at 0°C.  What is the entropy change (in J/K) associated with the melting of one mole of ice?  (One decimal place)

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