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 solvents do.
E) The specific heat of water is similar to most liquids.


E) The specific heat of water is similar to most liquids.

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