Which of the following is false regarding water's specific heat?

A) The specific heat of water is 1.0 calorie per gram.
B) Heat applied to water must initially break a number of hydrogen bonds.
C) Water's high specific heat has a temperature-buffering effect.
D) Water gains and loses heat more slowly than most other liquids do.
E) The specific heat of water is similar to that of most liquids.


Answer: E

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