What substances (Syrup or water) absorb more thermal energy? Why?

To determine which substance, syrup or water, absorbs more thermal energy, you need to consider their specific heat capacities. The specific heat capacity is the amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by a certain amount.

Water has a higher specific heat capacity compared to syrup. This means that water requires more thermal energy to raise its temperature compared to syrup. The specific heat capacity of water is approximately 4.18 Joules per gram per degree Celsius, while the specific heat capacity of syrup is typically lower, around 2.4 J/g°C.

Because water has a higher specific heat capacity, it can absorb and retain more thermal energy than syrup for the same temperature change. This is why water is often used as a coolant in various applications, as it can absorb a significant amount of heat and regulate temperature effectively.