Which statement BEST explains why the specific heat of water is higher than the specific heat of most other substances? A) Due t
o its polarity and hydrogen bonding water can absorb heat without a significant temperature change. B) Due to the ionic bonding in liquid water, it takes more heat energy to reach boiling. C) Because water is a covalent compound, it takes a lot of energy to change its kinetic energy. D) Water has a higher density value than most substances and requires more energy to change the temperature.
