Question

what is meant by latent heat how will the state of matter transform if latent heat is given off

Answer 1

Latent heat of fusion is the heat energy required to convert 1 kg of a solid into liquid whereas latent heat of vaporisation is the heat energy required to convert 1 kg of a liquid to vapour.

During melting or boiling, the heat energy provided is taken by the particles as latent heat to overcome the force of attraction between r them.

Answer 2

Latin heat fussion is the heat energy absorbed in changing a liquid state into gasious state is called latin heat .

For example : if wate is heated to change it's state into gasious the heat absorbed is called the latin heat