At what phase is the heat capacity the greatest?

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Start date Feb 19, 2012
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Heat capacity varies by phase, with solids generally having lower heat capacities than liquids and gases. Water is noted as an exception, exhibiting its highest heat capacity in the liquid state due to hydrogen bonding. The overall rule suggests that liquids typically have greater heat capacities than solids, while gases have the highest heat capacities among the three phases. This is attributed to the increased freedom of movement and energy absorption in liquids and gases compared to solids. Understanding these differences is crucial for applications in thermodynamics and material science.

Feb 19, 2012

Anna55

At what phase is the heat capacity the greatest? Is it when the substance is a solid, liquid or gas? Please also explain why.

I believe that the heat capacity is the greatest when the subastance is a solid.

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Feb 19, 2012

LawrenceC

What about water?

Feb 19, 2012

Anna55

For water the heat capacity is the greatest when it is a liquid. However is not water an exception? What is the overall rule?

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