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V@ndy87

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Materials composed of molecules that absorb large amounts of energy in the form of vibrations and rotations have
 
  A) low specific heat capacities.
  B) high specific heat capacities.
  C) none of the above

Question 2

If the specific heat capacity of water were lower, ponds in the cold winter would be
 
  A) more likely to freeze.
  B) less likely to freeze.
  C) neither more nor less likely to freeze.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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