Question

The effect of ______on the system is seen only as a phase change like the melting of ice.

(a) Specific heat

(b) Enthalpy

(c) Entropy

(d) Latent heat

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Answer 1

Correct option is (d) Latent heat

To explain: Latent heat is the also known as hidden energy. It can be defined as the heat that is released or absorbed by a system during constant temperature process is called latent heat. The effect is seen only as a phase change like boiling of water or the melting of ice.