Question

latent heat is best described as the process of using energy to ______. a change the phase of a substance b change the temperature of a substance c raise the potential energy of a substance d alter an object’s albedo

Explanation:

Latent heat is energy absorbed/released during phase changes (e.g., melting, boiling) without temperature change. Option B is wrong (sensible heat changes temp). Option C is incorrect (latent heat relates to phase, not general PE). Option D is irrelevant (albedo is reflectivity). So A is correct.

Answer:

A. Change the phase of a substance