Physical Properties of Water
- Chemical formula: H2O is the chemical formula for water, as we all know. Covalent bonds exist between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the water molecule. A single atom of oxygen forms a connection with two hydrogen atoms.
- Appearance: In its natural condition, water is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless liquid.
- Boiling Point: Water has a boiling point of 100 degrees Celsius, as we all know. However, water’s comparatively high boiling point violates the periodic table’s tendency. Hydrogen (the next hydride) has a relatively high boiling point in compared to Hydrogen Telluride and Hydrogen Sulphide, both of which have low boiling points. This is due to the extremely strong hydrogen bonds in the water molecule. It takes a lot of energy for them to break and start boiling.
- Freezing Point: The same notion applies to water’s freezing point. Water has a freezing point of 0 degrees Celsius. The fact that water takes a long time to freeze (or even boil) is critical for our ecosystems and existence.
- Density: One of the remarkable properties of water is that it is dense in its sold condition. The density of water increases as it cools up to 4°C. However, after that, water gets less dense. Ice floats in water because of this.
- Viscosity: Due to very strong intermolecular interactions, water has a high viscosity.
- Solvency: Water is a highly effective solvent. It’s even referred to as a Universal Solvent.
Structure and Properties of Water
Water is a valuable natural resource. Water is essential for the survival of all living things. We can’t imagine a world without water. Water is required by animals and plants to complete their daily metabolic activities. Water is required by plants to synthesize their food through the photosynthesis process. We can all go days without food but cannot imagine going days without water; without water, even plants dry out and shed their leaves.
Table of Content
- Water
- States of Water
- Physical Properties of Water
- Chemical Properties of Water
- Structure of Water
- Structures of ice
- Significance of the structure of liquid water
- Importance of Water
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