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Hawke

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on: May 28, 2013
Liquid water's high specific heat is mainly a consequence of the
A) small size of the water molecules.
B) high specific heat of oxygen and hydrogen atoms.
C) absorption and release of heat when hydrogen bonds break and form.
D) fact that water is a poor heat conductor.
E) higher density of liquid water than solid water (ice).


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Reply #1 on: May 31, 2013
The answer I found is C. Let me know if you need more help!


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Reply #2 on: Jul 10, 2013
Thanks, it was correct.


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