why does water have 3 times higher specific heat than land?

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why does water have 3 times higher specific heat than land?

2007-04-13 06:50:58 · 2 answers · asked by Michaella D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Water's high specific heat is due in part ot the fact that a molecule is held together by a hydrogen bond. The strength of this bond keeps the molecule from vibrating easily, which occurs when it is heated.

2007-04-13 07:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by Kelli W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is due to those pesky hydrogen bonds in water. They are not that strong compared to ionic or covalent bonds, but their effect adds up.

2007-04-13 08:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋