Latent heat absorbed by 1 lb of water at 212°F, when it is changed to steam at 212°F, may be around ______________ BTU? August 24, 2021March 3, 2019 by admin Latent heat absorbed by 1 lb of water at 212°F, when it is changed to steam at 212°F, may be around ______________ BTU? A. 180 B. 970 C. 3.97 D. None of these