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==Scientific Makeup==
==Scientific Makeup==


Chemically, water(H<sub>2</sub>O) is two molecules of [[Hydrogen]], and one molecule of [[Oxygen]].
Chemically, water(H<sub>2</sub>O) is two molecules of [[Hydrogen]], and one molecule of [[Oxygen]].  Water by definition is usually a liquid, although it can be converted to different states by the removal or addition of heat.  Water heated to 100 degrees Fahrenheit begins to convert to [[steam]], a gaseous state, and when cooled to 0 degrees F converts to ice, a solid state.

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Water is one of the Earth's basic naturally occurring elements. It covers about 70% of the world's surface, and is one of the key parts to the survival of species.

Scientific Makeup

Chemically, water(H2O) is two molecules of Hydrogen, and one molecule of Oxygen. Water by definition is usually a liquid, although it can be converted to different states by the removal or addition of heat. Water heated to 100 degrees Fahrenheit begins to convert to steam, a gaseous state, and when cooled to 0 degrees F converts to ice, a solid state.