Water's Temperature Increases Slowly Because Some of the Energy Absorbed

question 58

Multiple Choice

Water's temperature increases slowly because some of the energy absorbed is used to instead of to____________ increase the kinetic energy of the molecules.

• A) break hydrogen bonds
• B) decrease the motion of the water molecules
• C) decrease the specific heat of the water
• D) create hydrogen bonds

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