| Latent Heat of... |
Definition |
Standard value (joule per gram) |
| condensation (Lc) |
refers to the heat gained when water vapor changes into a
liquid |
2500 |
| fusion (Lf) |
refers to the heat lost or gained when liquid water changes to
ice or vice versa |
333 |
| sublimation (Ls) |
refers to the heat lost or gained when ice changes to vapor or
vice versa |
2833 |
| vaporization (Lv) |
refers to the heat lost when liquid water changes into vapor |
-2500 |