Question

what is the property of water that allows it to require a massive amount of energy to change in temperature? surface tension polarity high heat capacity viscosity

Explanation:

• Surface tension is related to the cohesive forces at the surface of a liquid, not energy - temperature change.
• Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge in a molecule, not directly to energy - temperature change.
• High heat capacity means a substance can absorb or release a large amount of heat with a relatively small temperature change. Water has a high heat capacity.
• Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, not relevant to energy - temperature change.

Answer:

High heat capacity