Some molecules are able to absorb large amounts of energy in the form of internal vibrations and rotations.Materials composed of such molecules have

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Materials composed of molecules that can absorb large amounts of energy in the form of internal vibrations and rotations have high specific heats. This is because more energy is needed to raise the temperature of the material and to overcome the energy absorbed by the molecules.

Some Molecules Are Able to Absorb Large Amounts of Energy