specific latent heat Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
state the definition of specific latent heat
A
the amount of energy required to change the state of 1 kg of a substance without changing its temperature
2
Q
state the equation for specific latent heat
A
E = m * L
3
Q
what happens to the temperature during a change of state?
A
it stays the same
4
Q
latent heat is the. . . or. . . that is absorbed or released during a phase change of a substance
A
heat, energy
5
Q
how is specific latent heat presented on a temperature graph?
A
a horizontal line
6
Q
what is always on the y-axis on a temperature graph?
A
temperature
