Which of the following best explains why water has a high specific heat capacity? (SC.912.L.18.12) *

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Water molecules are lightweight and move quickly.
Water molecules are held together by strong covalent bonds.
Water molecules form hydrogen bonds that require a lot of energy to break
Water molecules are made of heavy elements that store heat.

Answer 1

The correct explanation for why water has a high specific heat capacity is:

Water molecules form hydrogen bonds that require a lot of energy to break.

This property allows water to absorb a significant amount of heat before its temperature increases, making it an effective heat buffer.