Question
Milo is boiling water, but it is taking a long time for the water to reach its boiling point. Which of the following BEST describes why?
A: Water takes little energy to heat
B: Water has low thermal conductivity
C: Water has high heat capacity
D: Water is the universal solvent
A: Water takes little energy to heat
B: Water has low thermal conductivity
C: Water has high heat capacity
D: Water is the universal solvent
Answers
GPT 3.5
C: Water has high heat capacity
Water has a high heat capacity, which means it requires a significant amount of energy to raise its temperature. Therefore, it will take longer to reach its boiling point compared to substances with lower heat capacities.
Water has a high heat capacity, which means it requires a significant amount of energy to raise its temperature. Therefore, it will take longer to reach its boiling point compared to substances with lower heat capacities.