MDCAT Biology MCQ #832

Water acts as a temperature stabilizer because it requires 1 calorie to raise the temperature of 1g by 1°C. Which property is being described?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #832

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Water acts as a temperature stabilizer because it requires 1 calorie to raise the temperature of 1g by 1°C. Which property is being described?

    • A) Heat of vaporization
    • B) Specific heat capacity
    • C) Hydrophobic exclusion
    • D) Surface tension

    Answer: Specific heat capacity

    Explanation: Specific heat capacity measures the energy needed to raise temperature, while heat of vaporization measures energy required for a phase change to gas.