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Thermal Equilibrium

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What is the name given to the energy absorbed during a phase change?

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The name given to the energy absorbed during a phase change is latent heat.
When solid changes to liquid, heat energy absorbed is called latent heat of melting.
When liquid changes into gas, heat energy absorbed is called latent heat of vaporisation.

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