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Liquid water heats up and cools down slowly. What causes this property?

Water expands when it freezes.

Water is a good solvent.

Water forms hydrogen bonds.

Water is a nonpolar molecule.

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Its C, I did the test

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The hydrogen bonds increase the specific heat of water as compared to a simple molecule.

Water forms hydrogen bonds.
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