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Compared to most other substances, a great deal of heat is needed to raise the temperature of water by a given amount. which property of water makes it resist this change in temperature?

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Answer: high specific heat

Explanation: Specific heat is defined by the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance 1 degree Celsius (°C). Water has a high specific heat, meaning it takes more energy to increase the temperature of water compared to other substances.

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