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Why does liquid water have such a high specific heat value compared to

common substances in the Earth's crust?

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Answer:

Water Capacity

Step-by-step explanation:

Water's high heat capacity is a property caused by hydrogen bonding among water molecules. When heat is absorbed, hydrogen bonds are broken and water molecules can move freely. When the temperature of water decreases, the hydrogen bonds are formed and release a considerable amount of energy.

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