What’s the reason behind water’s high specific heat? Can anyone explain? Thanks!
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Water has a high specific heat because it contains strong hydrogen bonds.
Simple explanation:
Heating = rising temperature
Rise of temperature = increase in kinetic energy of molecules of that substance
Increase in kinetic energy of molecules of that substance = decrease in intermolecular attraction.
Basically, it takes more heat to break those strong bonds hydrogen bonds so water molecules can move freely.
Water’s high heat capacity is caused by hydrogen bonding among water molecules.