MDCAT Biology MCQ #819

Water requires a large amount of energy to raise its temperature by just 1 degree Celsius. This property is known as:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #819

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Water requires a large amount of energy to raise its temperature by just 1 degree Celsius. This property is known as:

    • A) Heat of vaporization
    • B) Surface tension
    • C) Cohesive force
    • D) Specific heat capacity

    Answer: Specific heat capacity

    Explanation: The specific heat of water is 1.0, which is significantly higher than most substances, allowing it to act as a temperature buffer. Heat of vaporization is a different property.