What is the difference between specific heat and latent heat?

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Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance, while latent heat is the amount of heat required to change the state of a substance.

Specific heat is the heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 degree Celsius
Latent heat is the heat required to change the state of a substance without changing its temperature
Specific heat is measured in J/(kg*K), while latent heat is measured in J/kg
Examples of latent heat include the heat required to melt ice or boil water
Specific heat is used to calculate the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance in a calorimeter

What is the difference between specific heat and latent heat?

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