2006-12-19 08:29:53 · 15 answers · asked by joseph f 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Let's just say it's "sticky." Water molecules stick to skin and evaporate, which causes water droplets on your skin to feel cool, and "cool" is associated with "wet" in your sense organs.
2006-12-19 08:33:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We define it by it's viscosity. It's the only element that has been identified in the Universe that is the most fluid and viscous with the widest temperature change before it freezes. Other elements simply solidify or freeze to quickly compared to H2O.
Water are two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen molecule that look like Mickey Mouse. They attract each other and grab onto many elements in between the molecules and carry them along.
This fluid movement mixes salts and transfers sediments easier from one location to another which creates an ideal situation to form life. That's why scientists are planning on searching for life on Jupitors moon that has under the surface water.
Wet merely describes the sensation you feel when this element is felt on your skin or the observation of this element covering a surface before it is absorbed and or evaporated.
2006-12-19 08:33:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try as I might I can't give you a definition of wet.
Water molecules have an adhesive quality that will adhere to surfaces that are drier, now all you need is a definition of dry. Put the wet and dry together with good ole H20 YOU GOT WET.
2006-12-19 08:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by Charles H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adhesion and cohesion!
Water sticks to things.
Water sticks to itself.
So, consider your skin. When you get water on it, the water sticks to it. That water also sticks to itself, making a sheet of water that is also stuck to the skin. This combination gives the sensation of "wetness": having contact with a liquid that lubricates and irrigates.
2006-12-19 08:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water is wet because of the mosture it holds in it.
2006-12-19 08:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by Blaaah ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluid in motion.
Low surface tension.
Liquid evaporation which causes cooling of the skin.
That's all there is to wet sensation.
2006-12-19 08:33:19 · answer #6 · answered by BiyGuy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT'S A LIQUID! Imagine if ice was called water it would be pretty hard to swallow!
2006-12-19 08:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
By definition I believe.
2006-12-19 08:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by Answerer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its liquid.
2006-12-19 08:32:05 · answer #9 · answered by DeFtMaN2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why is the sky blue?
2006-12-19 08:31:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋