we say that latent heat does not raise the temperature so does it decrease the temperature if no then why when a ice kept on a hand when takes the latent heat and melts gives cooling (decreasing temperature)?

Question

we say that latent heat does not raise the temperature so does it
decrease the temperature if no then why when a ice kept on a hand
when takes the latent heat and melts gives cooling (decreasing
temperature)?

Ravjot Kaur · Accepted Answer

Latent heat does not change the temperature i e neither it
increases nor decreases the temperature Latent heat is used in
changing the state of the system by overcoming the force of
attraction between the particles
This heat energy is absorbed by the ice without showing any rise in
the temperature , it gets hidden into the contents of the container
in which ice is kept
Ice cubes placed on palm use the body heat for melting Therefore
the palm feels cool when ice cube is placed on it, as it loses
heat