What is the specific heat of boiling water converting into steam?

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The specific heat of boiling water converting into steam is considered infinite due to the isothermal nature of the boiling process, where temperature remains constant despite heat addition. The equation s=Q/mδT leads to an infinite value since δT equals zero during boiling. Some participants questioned whether the term "specific heat" was used correctly, suggesting it might refer to heat of vaporization instead. However, the original poster confirmed their position, asserting that their reference to specific heat was intentional and accurate. This discussion highlights the nuances in terminology related to phase changes in water.
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What is the specific heat of boiling water converting into steam?
 
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The specific heat would be infinite.
 
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How?
 
s=Q/mδT
Since boiling of water is an isothermal process therefore
s=Q/m×0=∞
Simple...
 
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Thank you very much
 
Can I check you really meant "specific heat"?
 
I second cwatters: are you sure you didn't mean heat of vaporization or enthalpy of vaporization? otherwise abullais is right.
 
No I am sure. I never meant that the answer seems to be correct in my book that's why I agreed with that guy I mean abullais.
 

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