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Why Does Ice Have a Lower Heat Capacity Than Liquid Water?

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Why Does Ice Have a Lower Heat Capacity Than Liquid Water?

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It takes longer to heat water to a higher temperature than it does to melt ice. While this may seem like a baffling situation, it is a major contributor to the moderation of the climate that allows life to exist on Earth.