75.0 g of water and 75.0 g of copper absorbs the same about of energy, which (if any) will show a greater increase in temperature? I first answered water but now I am thinking copper only because it is metal and the electrons are free moving.

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If 75.0 g of water and 75.0 g of copper absorbs the same about of energy, which (if any) will show a greater increase in temperature?

I first answered water but now I am thinking copper only because it is metal and the electrons are free moving. 

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