When heat is added to an object, what factors determine its change in temperature?

Heat energy is needed to increase the temperature of an object. The amount of energy needed depends on the mass of the object, the type of material it is made from, and the temperature increase.

Heat energy is also absorbed when substances melt or boil, but the temperature does not alter during a change of state. The amount of energy needed to melt or boil something depends upon the mass of the object and the type of material it is made from