C: Water has high heat capacity.
Water has a high heat capacity, which means it requires a relatively large amount of energy to increase its temperature. This is why it takes a long time for the water to reach its boiling point.
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
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