When ice is warmed to 32°F, the heat needed to convert the ice into water without raising the temperature of the water is called _____ heat.
A)latent
B)polymorphous
C)thermoscopic
D)ambient

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The heat needed to convert ice into water at the same temperature (32°F) without changing the temperature is called latent heat. This is the heat required for a phase change, in this case, from solid to liquid, without a temperature change.

When Ice Is Warmed to 32°F, the Heat Needed to Convert