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What statement BEST explains why the specific heat of water is higher than the specific heat of most other substances?
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What statement BEST explains why the specific heat of water is higher than the specific heat of most other substances?
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For the answer to the question above, Due to water's polarity, water can absorb heat without a significant temperature change.
The specific heat of liquid water is 4.183 J / g K
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