Why does liquid water have such a high heat capacity?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A)
A
Water is a nonpolar molecule.
(Choice B)
B
Water molecules are good at forming and breaking hydrogen bonds.
(Choice C)
C
Water molecules are packed very closely together.
(Choice D)
D
Water is a linear molecule which makes absorbing heat easier.
Water's High Heat Capacity. ... Water's high heat capacity is a property caused by hydrogen bonding among water molecules. When heat is absorbed, hydrogen bonds are broken and water molecules can move freely. When the temperature of water decreases, the hydrogen bonds are formed and release a considerable amount of energy.
