What causes water to have a high boiling point?(1 point)

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its hydrogen bonds
its hydrogen bonds
its high specific heat capacity
its high specific heat capacity
its high surface tension
its high surface tension
its ability to dissolve many substances

Answer 1

The primary reason water has a high boiling point is its hydrogen bonds. These strong intermolecular forces require more energy (in the form of heat) to break when transitioning from liquid to gas, resulting in a higher boiling point compared to other similar-sized molecules.