Question
When a solid melts or a liquid boils, the temperature does not increase even when heat is supplied. Where does the energy go?
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Answer
The energy is consumed in the process of changing state of the material so as from liquid to vapor or solid to liquid. the heat involved changes form of material and the temperature doesn't increases.
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