Which of the Following Statements is True for Water in Its

Question

Which of the following statements is true for water in its liquid state?
A) It is less dense than ice.
B) It has a specific heat lower than most other substances.
C) It has a heat of vaporization higher than most other substances.
D) It is nonpolar.

Accepted Answer

Water in its liquid state has a high heat of vaporization compared to most other substances, meaning it requires a significant amount of energy to change from liquid to gas. This property is crucial for various biological and environmental processes, including temperature regulation in living organisms and the Earth's climate system.