When water at 212F boils it is only absorbing latent heat?

When water reaches its boiling point of 212°F (100°C), it is indeed absorbing latent heat, specifically latent heat of vaporization. This energy is used to break the intermolecular bonds between water molecules, allowing them to transition from the liquid phase to the gas phase without an increase in temperature. While the water is boiling, its temperature remains constant at 212°F until all the liquid has turned to vapor. Thus, the heat energy being absorbed during this phase change is not reflected in a temperature increase.