The Ability of Water to Absorb Large Amounts of Heat

question 81

Multiple Choice

The ability of water to absorb large amounts of heat energy without changing its temperature is a

• A)low specific heat capacity.
• B)low heat of vaporization.
• C)high specific heat capacity.
• D)high heat of vaporization.

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