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What Are 5 Interesting Facts About Water? Essential Water Facts Explained

Discover 5 fascinating facts about water, including why ice floats and how much of the Earth and human body is made of water.

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1. Universal Solvent: Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid.
2. Density Anomaly: Ice floats because it’s less dense than liquid water.
3. Heat Capacity: Water can absorb a large amount of heat before increasing in temperature.
4. Earth's Surface: About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.
5. Human Composition: The human body is composed of around 60% water.

Questions and answers

  1. Why does ice float on water?

    Ice floats because it is less dense than liquid water, due to the way water molecules arrange themselves when frozen, creating a lighter structure.

  2. How much of the Earth’s surface is covered by water?

    Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, primarily in oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers.

  3. What percentage of the human body is made up of water?

    The human body is composed of about 60% water, which is essential for various bodily functions.

  4. What makes water a universal solvent?

    Water is called a universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid, making it vital for chemical reactions and life processes.

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