Specific latent heat Flashcards by Yug Patel | Brainscape

Q

Why is there no change in temperature when a change of state is occuring?

A

Energy provided is being used to break / form bonds rather than increase the temperature

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What is specific latent heat?

A

The amount of energy required to change the state of 1kg of a substance without changing its temperature

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What is the difference between SLH of fusion and SLH of vaporisation?

A

SLH of fusion is a change of state between a solid and a liquid
SLH of vaporisation is a change of state between a liquid and a gas

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