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The energy absorbed or released when a substance changes its physical state can be termed as_________.

A

specific heat capacity

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B

evaporation heat

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C

latent heat

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D

heat of sublimation

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Solution

The correct option is C
latent heat

The quantity of heat absorbed or released by a substance undergoing a change, such as ice changing to water or water to steam, at constant temperature and pressure is called latent heat.

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