Heats of Vaporization (Hv)

Definition

The heat of vaporization is the amount of energy required to convert or evaporate a specific amount of a substance from a liquid into a gas at constant pressure.

Related terms

Enthalpy:

This is the total heat content of a system. It's like the total amount of fuel in your car's tank.

Phase Transition: This refers to when a substance changes from one state (solid, liquid, gas) to another, like ice melting into water. It's similar to changing outfits - you're still you, but you look different!

Latent Heat:

This is the hidden heat that causes these phase transitions without changing temperature. Imagine it as an undercover agent who makes things happen without being seen.