Question
Why does water cool off more slowly?
A. Because of its color
B. Because of its density
C. Because of its salinity
D. Because of its hydrogen bonds
A. Because of its color
B. Because of its density
C. Because of its salinity
D. Because of its hydrogen bonds
Answers
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D. Because of its hydrogen bonds
Water has strong hydrogen bonds that require a significant amount of energy to break. This means that when water is heated, it can absorb a lot of heat energy without a large increase in temperature, and similarly, it releases heat slowly when it cools down. This property is known as high specific heat capacity, which contributes to water cooling off more slowly compared to other substances.
Water has strong hydrogen bonds that require a significant amount of energy to break. This means that when water is heated, it can absorb a lot of heat energy without a large increase in temperature, and similarly, it releases heat slowly when it cools down. This property is known as high specific heat capacity, which contributes to water cooling off more slowly compared to other substances.