Water's temperature increases slowly because some of the energy absorbed is used to instead of to____________ increase the kinetic energy of the molecules.
A) break hydrogen bonds
B) decrease the motion of the water molecules
C) decrease the specific heat of the water
D) create hydrogen bonds

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Hydrogen bonds between water molecules are relatively strong and require energy to break. As water absorbs heat energy, some of it is used to break these bonds instead of increasing the kinetic energy (motion) of the water molecules, resulting in a slower increase in temperature.

Water's Temperature Increases Slowly Because Some of the Energy Absorbed