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

1 answer

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.