Physical Properties of Water

In summary, the conversation is about a question regarding changing water chemically and how it is too vague and ambiguous to have a definitive answer. The person asking the question is unsure about what they mean by "change chemically" and has found unreliable information about the possible use of electromagnetic methods. However, the conversation ends with the conclusion that the question is simply idle speculation and cannot be answered.
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Partisan
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I googled this and surprisingly no one seems to have an answer.

What would have to be done to the water to make it change chemically?
 
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Nothing surprising here - question is so vague and ambiguous it has no answer. What do you mean by "change chemically"?

Please elaborate.
 
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Borek said:
Nothing surprising here - question is so vague and ambiguous it has no answer. What do you mean by "change chemically"?

I have no idea that's the question asks. But I looked around some more and at unreliable places but some people said electromagnetic? Or something close to that.
 
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Partisan said:
I have no idea that's the question asks.

So the whole thread is an idle speculation, and it won't get any better.
 
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I can provide a response to the physical properties of water. Water is a unique substance with many important physical properties that make it essential for life on Earth. Some of these properties include its high polarity, surface tension, and ability to exist in all three states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) at Earth's temperature and pressure.

To answer the question about changing water chemically, it would depend on what specific chemical change is desired. Water can undergo various chemical reactions, such as oxidation or reduction, to form different compounds. For example, water can be chemically changed into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas through the process of electrolysis.

In order to change water chemically, it would require a chemical reaction to occur. This can be achieved through the addition of a catalyst or by altering the temperature and pressure conditions. It is also important to note that changing water chemically can have significant effects on its physical properties, such as its boiling and freezing points.

In conclusion, water has many unique physical properties that make it essential for life, and changing it chemically requires a specific chemical reaction to occur. As scientists, it is our responsibility to understand and study the physical and chemical properties of water to further our understanding of this vital substance.
 

1. What is the chemical formula of water?

The chemical formula of water is H2O, which means that it is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

2. What is the boiling point of water?

The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit at sea level. However, the boiling point can vary depending on altitude and atmospheric pressure.

3. How does water's density change with temperature?

Water has its maximum density at 4 degrees Celsius, meaning that it is most compact and heavy at this temperature. As the temperature increases or decreases, the density of water decreases.

4. What are some unique properties of water?

Water has many unique properties, including high surface tension, high specific heat capacity, and the ability to dissolve a variety of substances. It also expands when frozen, making it less dense than liquid water.

5. How does water's polarity affect its physical properties?

Water's polarity, meaning its unequal distribution of charges, plays a significant role in its physical properties. This polarity allows water molecules to form hydrogen bonds, which contribute to its high boiling point, surface tension, and ability to dissolve other polar substances.

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