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Question
The properties of water are different from the properties of the elements of which it is formed. Discuss.
Solution
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Properties of water are different from the properties of elements from which it is formed. |
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Property |
Water |
Elements - Oxygen and Hydrogen |
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Nature |
It is a clear, colourless, odourless, tasteless and transparent liquid. |
These are colourless, odourless, tasteless and non-poisonous gases. |
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Solubility |
It can dissolve many substances and is called a universal solvent. |
Oxygen and hydrogen are slightly soluble in water. |
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Density |
Pure water has maximum density at 4°C. |
Oxygen is heavier than air, and hydrogen is the lightest of all the known gases. |
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