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Why does water have a high specific heat

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Water's high heat capacity is a property caused by hydrogen bonding among water molecules. ... When the temperature of water decreases, the hydrogen bonds are formed and release a considerable amount of energy. Water has the highest specific heat capacity of any liquid.

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