Question

The specific heat capacity of water is approximately:

Options

• 387 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹

• 900 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹

• 4186 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹

• 128 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹

Answer 1

4186 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹

Explanation:

Water has one of the highest specific heat capacities among common substances. 387 is for copper, ~900 is for aluminium, and 128 is for lead.