Latent Heat
Students will define specific latent heat and calculate energy involved in phase changes.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between specific heat capacity and specific latent heat.
- Explain why steam causes more severe burns than boiling water at the same temperature.
- Predict the amount of ice that can be melted by a given amount of thermal energy.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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