What is the term for the heat required to convert a liquid to gas at its boiling point?
A
Heat of formation
B
Latent heat of fusion
C
Specific heat capacity
D
Latent heat of vaporization
Correct Answer: Option D — Latent heat of vaporization
Explanation:
Latent heat of vaporization is the energy required to convert a unit mass of liquid into vapor at its boiling point, with the temperature remaining constant throughout the phase change process.