So what is it about water that makes it so important to us? And what is it about water that makes it water? This section of Water Science for Schools explores the physical and chemical properties of water and why water is so critical to living things. May I suggest you begin by taking the True/False quiz on water properties? Or pick a topic from the dripping pipe below (text options are provided below the picture).
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Water properties | Common water measurements | Capillary action | Water in you | True/False quiz |
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