Entropy: When 0.50 kg of water at 0°C freezes, what is the change in entropy of the water? The latent heat of fusion of water is 33,400 J/kg.

A. 0 J/K
B. 610 J/K
C. -610 J/K
D. -17,000 J/K
E. 17,000 J/K


Answer: C

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