Compared to most other substances, a great deal of heat is needed to raise the temperature of water by a given amount. This is b

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Annette [7]

3 years ago

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Compared to most other substances, a great deal of heat is needed to raise the temperature of water by a given amount. This is b

ecause water
A. is an acid.
B. readily forms solutions.
C. acts as a buffer.
D. has a high specific heat capacity.

Biology

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Sindrei [870] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-23T10:18:18+03:00

Sindrei [870]3 years ago

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This is primarily because water has a high specific heat capacity. It is because it is only able to store heat if the temperature is quite high, unlike other substances.

The solution is D.