The specific heat of aluminum is 0.900 J/g*°C, the specific heat of air is 1.01 J/g*°C and the specific heat of water is 4.184 J/g*°C. Identify the correct statement. Aluminum requires the most energy to increase its temperature followed by water and then air. Water requires the most energy to increase its temperature followed by air and then aluminum. Aluminum requires the most energy to increase its temperature followed by air and then water. Water requires the most energy to increase its temperature followed by aluminum and then air.