why the water is wet?

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why the water is wet?

2007-01-31 01:42:03 · 4 answers · asked by jackass 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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because that's what we perceive it to be

2007-01-31 04:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

When you have oily hands, water will not wet them because water repels oil (hydrophobic). When your hands are clean water will wet them because water molecules are attracted to your hands (hydrophilic).

2007-01-31 03:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because water is slipperary. Hey, does that make sense?

2007-01-31 01:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

English mustn't be a first language for you.

2007-01-31 01:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by incognitas8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋