Question

Why is the [specific] heat capacity of water high?

Answer 1

Water's high heat capacity is a property caused by hydrogen bonding among watermolecules. ... When the temperature ofwater decreases, the hydrogen bonds are formed and release a considerable amount of energy. Water has the highest specific heat capacity of any liquid.

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Answer 2

Water has a very high specific heat capacity, so it can absorb a lot of heat with only a small temperature change. ... This helps protect not only life on land from extreme temperature fluctuations, but also marine life. Water's known specific heat capacity can also help us measure energy changes in chemical reactions.