PROBLEM 33Q
In what ways is water unique?
Solution 33Q
Here, we are going to discuss the unique properties of water.
Water is a colourless liquid composed of 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom through covalent bonds.
- It is known as universal solvent. It has the unusual property of dissolving other substances.
- It is the only compound which instead of contracting, expands on freezing.
- The melting point of water is unusually high, i.e., 0oC.
- Its surface tension is almost 2-4 times that of other liquids.
There are many more such properties which make water unique.