Question

Why does water have a high latent heat?

Answer 1

Water $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$ is made up of Hydrogen and Oxygen in the ratio $1:8$ by mass.

• It is found in all three states: vapor, liquid, and solid.
• It is one of the most abundant and necessary compounds that we have because it is life-giving.

Reason for water has a high latent heat:

• Water has very high bond energy as it has hydrogen bonds, which require significant energy to break it down.