Why Might the Specific Heat Capacity of Water Be So

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why might the specific heat capacity of water be so much higher than the metals listed in Table 9.1?

• A)Because water has a heat of vaporization and metals do not
• B)Because the metals do not have mineral structures
• C)Because water is a liquid
• D)Because water possesses a hydrogen bonding network

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Grasp the timeline of Earth’s formation and the appearance of oceans and life.

Identify significant fossil sites and their contributions to understanding Earth's history.

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