Chapter 4

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Heat

Specific Latent Heat (II)

Latent Heat Of Vaporisation

Latent Cooling Curve

heat Temperature

Q
Gas
Liquid Vapour Condensaton (Condensation)
point Liquid
Latent heat of vaporisation, + gas Liquid
Q = mlv Solidification (Solidification)
point Liquid
where m: mass + gas Solid
lf : specific latent heat
of vaporisation Time

The specific latent heat of vaporisation (lv) of a substance is the amount of heat
required to convert a unit mass of the liquid into gas without change in temperature.
The latent heat of vaporisation is required to break up molecules in the liquid state to
molecules in the gaseous state at boiling point.

Experiment To Determine Specific Latent Heat Of Vaporisation (lv)

Power supply At the boiling point of water,
Latent heat of vaporisation absorbed by water
= Electric energy supplied
Boiling water mlv = Pt
Electric heater
where
m: mass of water converted to steam
Balance
P: electric power supply
t: time taken
Hence, lv = Pt
m

Applications Of Latent Heat

Latent heat of vaporisation is used to
cook (by steaming) food faster.
Latent heat of vaporisation is
used in an autoclave to sterilise
hospital equipment.

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