Water
What is Water?
Water, in its solid form (ice) and gaseous form (steam), is a fundamental substance on Earth. It is essential for life and exists in various forms, including liquid, solid (ice), and gas (steam). Ice can be found in glaciers, ice caps, and frozen lakes, while steam is produced by boiling water. Water's unique properties, such as its ability to dissolve many substances and its high heat capacity, make it crucial for various geological processes and biological functions.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.333
- Birefringence
- 0.000
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Isotropic
- Dispersion
- 0.000
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colorless
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 0
- Density
- 1.00 g/cm³
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Hexagonal (ice)
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- H2O
- Elements
- H, O
Also Known As
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