Which statement correctly describes the reason for the high specific heat of water?
A.) Water has unusually strong hydrogen bonding. These bonds require extra energy to break. Therefore, water has a high specific heat.
B.) The oxygen and hydrogen atoms in water molecules are bonded together with strong covalent bonds. The bonds require extra energy to break. Therefore, water has a high specific heat.
C.) Water is made of ions. The attraction between ions requires extra energy to break. Therefore, water has a high specific heat.
D.) The oxygen and hydrogen atoms in water molecules are bonded together with strong ionic bonds. The bonds require extra energy to break. Therefore, water has a high specific heat.