Heat is added to a substance, but its temperature does not rise. Which one of the following statements provides the best explanation for this observation?

Heat is added to a substance, but its temperature does not rise. Which one of the following statements provides the best explanation for this observation? the substance must be a gas. the substance must be a non-perfect solid. the substance undergoes a change of phase. the substance has unusual thermal properties. the substance must be cooler than its environment.

(A) The substance must be a gas.

B) The substance must be a non-perfect solid.

C) The substance undergoes a change of phase.

D) The substance has unusual thermal properties.

E) The substance must be cooler than its environment.

Answer is c was correct answer