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At atmospheric pressure, approximately how much heat (latent heat of vaporization) must be added to convert one pound of water already at 212°F entirely into steam?

  1. A. 212 Btu
  2. B. 540 Btu
  3. 970 BtuCorrect
  4. D. 1,150 Btu

Why C is correct

DOE-HDBK-1012 §1-2 states the latent heat of vaporization at atmospheric pressure is approximately 970 Btu per pound. This heat changes the phase of the water at constant temperature without raising its temperature further.

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