What is it about water that makes it such a versatile fluid?

Answer 1

Water has an empiric formula of H2O, a highly polar substance that's why it dissolves most, if not all, polar substances. At the same time contains Hydrogen and Oxygen, 2 very important molecules in the human body, that's why this is the only essential liquid we need. H2O also has the ability to form "hydrogen bonds" with other non-polar groups, so in short, it dissolves most substances on earth; hence, called the "universal solvent". I hope that answers your question.

Answer 2

It's one of the only molecules that expands when it is frozen &floats. It's pH neutral & conducts heat very well.

"Water molecules are the only substance on Earth that exist in
all three physical states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas."

"Water is the only substance on this planet where the maximum density of its mass does not occur when it becomes solidified."

"Water is a universal solvent. It is able to dissolve a large number of different chemical compounds."

"Water has a high surface tension...Water's high surface tension allows for the formation of water droplets and waves, allows plants to move water (and dissolved nutrients) from their roots to their leaves, and the movement of blood through tiny vessels in the bodies of some animals."

Answer 3

The main source of liquid

Answer 4

1-Its a liquid.
2-It has a low density.
3-It has low attraction force between its molecules.
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Answer 5

it's versatile in these ways:

if you heat it, then it become steam
if you freeze it then it becomes ice
and it does seek its own level

Answer 6

Check this page out

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water

Answer 7

water, is an universal solvent

Answer 8

It is required for life in all cells.

Answer 9

you can drink it, mix it, boil it, swim in it, hide in it, fish in it, evaporate it, spill it, spray it, freeze it, skate on it, boat on it, water ski on it, jet ski on it, and spit it.