BIOCHEMISTRY
PROPERTIES OF WATER
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Question
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Water has an unusually high specific heat. What does this mean?
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At its boiling point, water changes from liquid to vapor.
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A large amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of water.
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Ice floats in liquid water.
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Salt water freezes at a lower temperature than pure water.
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Floating ice can insulate bodies of water.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Specific heat is defined by the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance 1 degree Celsius (°C). Water has a high specific heat, meaning it takes more energy to increase the temperature of water compared to other substances.
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