The word latent means “hidden”, “unseen”. Which one of the following statements best explains why heats of vaporization and melting are called latent?   A.  Because heats of vaporization and melting are zero.   B.  Because vaporization and melting are endothermic processes.   C.  Because these quantities are impossible to measure.   D.  Because absorption of heat during melting or vaporization does not result in a temperature increase.   E.  Because heats of vaporization and melting are positive quantities.

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The word latent means “hidden”, “unseen”. Which one of the following statements best explains why heats of vaporization and melting are called latent?

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    A. 

    Because heats of vaporization and melting are zero.

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    B. 

    Because vaporization and melting are endothermic processes.

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    C. 

    Because these quantities are impossible to measure.

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    D. 

    Because absorption of heat during melting or vaporization does not result in a temperature increase.

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    E. 

    Because heats of vaporization and melting are positive quantities.

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