Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 3 - Matter and Energy - Exercises - Highlight Problems - Page 92: 117

Answer

A small temperature change can have a significant impact on the global climate because of the water's high carrying capacity.

Work Step by Step

A small temperature change can have a significant impact on the global climate. This is because the water has a high carrying capacity and thus the small temperature change significantly impacts the global climate.
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