Asked by William Jackson on Jun 08, 2024
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Why might the specific heat capacity of water be so much higher than the metals listed in Table 9.1?
A) Because water has a heat of vaporization and metals do not
B) Because the metals do not have mineral structures
C) Because water is a liquid
D) Because water possesses a hydrogen bonding network
Specific Heat Capacity
A physical property that describes the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius (or one Kelvin).
Hydrogen Bonding
A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.
- Understand the influence of intermolecular forces on the heat capacity of materials.
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Zybrea KnightJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Water's high specific heat capacity is largely attributed to its hydrogen bonding network. This network requires a significant amount of energy to disrupt, leading to water's ability to absorb or release large amounts of heat without undergoing a substantial change in temperature.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the influence of intermolecular forces on the heat capacity of materials.