Latent internal energy
= Latent internal energy
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Latent internal energy refers to the energy stored within a substance that is associated with changes in its phase or state, such as during melting, freezing, vaporization, or condensation. This type of energy is not immediately observable as a change in temperature since it is involved in breaking or forming intermolecular bonds rather than increasing the kinetic energy of the particles.