Question

for any substance why does the temperature remain constant during the change of state

Answer 1

Because of latent heat

Answer 2

It is due to the latent heat which is produced  when there is a change of matter from one state to the other. For example:- If u have an ice which is to be melted on ,say a pan,  then the temperature won't change, instead the matter will change into liquid from solid.

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