Energy gained or lost when a substance changes from one state to another is
A)sensible heat.
B)latent heat.
C)radiation.
D)conduction.
E)convection.

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When a substance changes from one state to another, such as from a solid to a liquid or from a liquid to a gas, there is a transfer of heat energy that is not reflected in a change in temperature. This transfer of heat is known as latent heat, and it is responsible for the energy gained or lost during the phase change.

Energy Gained or Lost When a Substance Changes from One