Question

Explain the different properties of water.

Answer 1

Properties of water:

1. Water is in the liquid form at room temperature and is the best solvent for most of the solutes.
2. In pure form, it is the inert inorganic compound with neutral pH. Due to this, water is the best transporting medium for dissolved minerals and food molecules.
3. It is the best aqueous medium for all biochemical reactions occurring in the cells.
4. It is an essential raw material for photosynthesis.
5. Water has high specific heat, high heat of vaporization, and high heat of fusion. Due to this, it acts as a thermal buffer.
6. Water molecules have good adhesive and cohesive forces of attraction.
7. Due to high surface tension and high adhesive and cohesive force, it can easily rise in the capillaries.