The High Specific Heat of Water

question 9

Multiple Choice

The high specific heat of water

• A) means large amounts of heat are needed to change the temperature of water.
• B) requires significant heat energy to make the transition from solid to liquid.
• C) requires significant heat energy to make the transition from liquid to gas.
• D) makes it difficult to increase the temperature of liquid water above 100°C.

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