Understanding Specific Latent HeatSpecific Latent HeatThe amount of heat required to change the phase of a substance depends on the mass and the type of material of the substance. A small ice cube melts quickly but a large block of ice melts very slowly. 100 J of heat energy can melt a large amount of wax, but the same amount of heat can only melt a small amount … [Read more...] about Understanding Specific Latent Heat