Which of the given options causes the temperature of a substance to remain constant while it is undergoing a phase change?
A
Latent heat
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B
Lattice energy
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C
Ionization energy
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A
Latent heat During the melting and boiling of some substances, additional heat is required for the phase change at the same temperature. This additional heat is known as latent heat.