Need answer fast plz which of the following refers to latent heat? a. liquid and vapor in a confined area b. amount of heat needed to change a liquid to a gas c. amount of heat that increases liquid temperature by five degrees d. gas heated above its boiling point

Option (B)

Explanation:

The latent heat is often defined as the amount of temperature that is needed in the conversion of a phase, such as from solid to liquid (or gas) or from liquid to gas, and during this entire process, the temperature remains constant.

This latent heat plays an important role in generating intensive thunderstorms as well as hurricanes because it acts as a source of energy.

There are two types of latent heat and they are as follows-

(1) Latent heat of fusion- This involves a phase change from solid to liquid.

(2) Latent heat of vaporization- This involves a phase transformation from liquid to gas.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).