Why does energy transfer during a change of state affect potential energy rather than average kinetic energy (Changes of state and specific latent heat)

The correct answer is Because temperature is constant during the change..

Evidence lens: Use the data, graph feature, practical observation, or particle behaviour that proves the answer. This question asks: Why does energy transfer during a change of state affect potential energy rather than average kinetic energy (Changes of state and specific latent heat). The correct response is Because temperature is constant during the change., because specific latent heat concerns energy transferred during a state change with no temperature rise. In Changes of state and specific latent heat, the marking point should connect directly to define specific latent heat as the energy needed to change the state of one kilogram of a substance with no change in temperature. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Internal energy and energy transfers, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 369 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the evidence lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.