Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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

Chapter 12 - Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Problems - Page 441: 40

Answer

Water is much better at attaining heat than land, due to its high specific heat capacity. Because of this, the sea acts as a regulator to prevent steep temperature drops after nightfall.

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Water is much better at attaining heat than land, due to its high specific heat capacity. Because of this, the sea acts as a regulator to prevent steep temperature drops after nightfall.
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