The Liquid Of Life

    Water is an enigma. It is both simple and complex. Each molecule comprises just 3 of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Yet, scientists still do not fully understand how water molecules work. What we all know, though es that water is essential to life, making up about 80% by weight of all living things. Consider just 5 attributes of this amazing substance.

1.

Water can store a lot of heat without a  substantial rise in temperature, thus helping to moderate climate.

2.

Water expands when it freezes, causing ice to float and form an insulating layer.

3.

Water is highly transparent, enabling light dependent organism to survive a considerable depths.

4.

Water molecules produce surface tension, creating elastic skin.

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Water is the most efficient solvent know that is why it is called a universal solvent.