Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding

AP Biology· difficulty 2/5

Water's high specific heat means that

A
$Small amounts of energy raise water's temperature dramatically$
B
$Water boils at unusually low temperatures, releasing heat to the surroundings$
C
$Large amounts of energy are needed to change water's temperature significantly$
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D
$Water cannot store thermal energy because its hydrogen bonds break easily$

Explanation

Hydrogen bonds absorb energy as they break/reform — temperature changes only after enough energy disrupts the H-bond network.

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