Question

Water has high specific heat capacity because

• A. It has hydrogen bonds between molecules
• B. It does not have hydrogen bonds between molecules
• C. It is liquid.
• D. It does not have high specific heat capacity

Answer 1

The correct option is A It has hydrogen bonds between molecules

Water's high heat capacity is a property caused by hydrogen bonding among water molecules. When heat is absorbed, hydrogen bonds are broken and water molecules can move freely. When the temperature of water decreases, the hydrogen bonds are formed and release a considerable amount of energy.