Question

which property of water allows it to absorb large amounts of heat energy and only slightly increase in temperature?
a. waters high specific heat
b. waters decrease in density when it becomes a solid
c. waters high surface tension
d. waters ability to act as a solvent for many substances

Explanation:

The specific heat of a substance is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of the substance by one degree Celsius. Water has a high specific - heat capacity, meaning it can absorb a large amount of heat energy with only a slight increase in temperature. The other properties listed do not relate to heat - absorption and temperature - change characteristics.

Answer:

A. water's high specific heat