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Great question - the answer wont please many
The 1 Oxygen atom and 2 hydrogen atoms form a compound with which all life depends on - yet it is truly unique for unexplained reasons
There is a special electro-magnetivity which is not explainable and does not exist in any other compounds.
Much larger, heavier compounds such as CO2 SO2 NH4 NO2 to name a few popular ones, exist as gasses at room temperature and have extremely low boiling points.
Yet the 'water' compound - did you realise it actual is an ash!! Yep, its an oxide of Hydrogen. defies all the other gas principals.
Also science has found the mysterious 'hydrogen' bond
where as (simply speaking) all organic chemistry is based on electromagnetic repulsion and attraction (connection), that means that the 'plus' or positively charged atom is attracted to a negatively charged particle AND at the same time is repulsed by a similar charged atom. So the particle seeks to be as far away as possible from the like charged particle - this doesn't happen in the water compound.
Simple put - the H - O - H arrangement 'should be' in a straight line - IE 180 degrees of bonding (connection) . . . . . . .
But it isn't it is at an incredible 104 degrees with a 'dog leg' arrangement, this is astounding and another mystery, there is no reasonable or rational explanation for this except . . . . . . . . . a designer
- this is the mechanism that permits the liquid form at room temperature, yet it completely goes against basic chemical principals & there are no other comparable examples. Yet without it, no life as we know it can exist
The simple answer is we (scientists, of which I'm one) don't know. its actually a miracle right beneath our eyes, that stares us in the face everyday - isn't that amazing.
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∙ 11y agoWater is liquid at room temperature. This is becasue the particles in it are close together, but still have room to move freely. When heated up to 100 degrees celcius the particles spread apart enough to become a gas, aka, steam. When it goes below 0 degrees celcius the particles come together enough to be solid, aka, ice. Because it is commonly found in liqid state it is considered a liquid. also water counts as a liqiud because of the way it behaves in different circunstances. water, like a solid, sticks together but when it hits the ground gravity makes it spread.
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∙ 16y agoA gas is also called a fluid if you think otherwise you are wrong
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∙ 12y agoA gas is also called a liquid base on the fact that a liquid can easy change to a gas by evaporation, this is heating up to the boiling point and a gas can change to a liquid by condensation.
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∙ 7y agoIt is a North American term, a short form of Gasoline. A volatile mixture of flammable hydrocarbons derived chiefly from crude petroleum
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∙ 15y agobecause they both move fluidly.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they flow easily.
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Why is o2 and co2 considered a fluid?
O2 and CO2 are gases at rtp. As all gases and liquids are fluids, O2 and CO2 are considered fluids.
Are both gases and liquids fluids?
yes, gases and liquids are fluids. this term is usually used when referring to resistance since frictio occurs in solids.
if Fluids can flow and change shape to fit their containers Which two states are fluids?
liquids and gases (apex)
What statement correctly describes both gases and liquids?
Fluids. Any substance that has the ability to flow are defined as fluids. Both liquids and gases have the ability to flow and they are collectively termed as fluids. However, very fine solid particles also belong to this category.
What properties is shared by solids liquids and gases?
Common properties of liquids and gases: (i) Both do not have a specific shape. (ii) Both are compressible. (iii) In both the states ,substances can flow. That is why they are called fluids.
Why is o2 and co2 considered a fluid?
O2 and CO2 are gases at rtp. As all gases and liquids are fluids, O2 and CO2 are considered fluids.
Why liquidgas or plasma considered fluids?
Fluids are substances that flow. Liquids flow, gases flow, and ionized gases (plasmas) flow. Thus, they are all fluids.
Which substances can heat travel through by convection?
Fluids, aka liquids and gases.
Is there a difference between fluids and liquids?
Fluids refer to both liquids and gases; liquids are just liquids. That is, Fluids = Liquid OR Gas Liquid = Liquid We can see that liquids are actually a fluid.
Is it true that liquids and gases are fluids?
Yes.
What are said to be pourable?
Liquid ********************* Fluids. Fluids include liquids and gases.
Are gases and liquids fluids?
A fluid is any substance that can flow. Since liquids and both flow, they are fluids.
Are both gases and liquids fluids?
yes, gases and liquids are fluids. this term is usually used when referring to resistance since frictio occurs in solids.
What does convection occurs in?
Convection only occurs in fluids. Fluids are gases or liquids.
What is the difference between a fluid and a liquid?
Fluids versus liquidsAll liquids are fluids but not all fluids are liquids. The scientist (or engineer) will make that distinction but the non-scientist frequently doesn't. Fluids flow. They include liquids and gases. Liquids are a type of fluid that flows and takes the shape of its container but does not expand to fill its container. (Gases do that.) Liquid is the second state of matter, between solid and gas.Liquids do not expand, gases do. The main point is that gases and liquids are both fluids.both liquids and gases are called fluids
Liquids and gases flow easily this is called?
fluids
Difference between fluids and liquids?
A fluid is any substance that can flow. Liquids are just one type of substance that can flow. Gases are the other type.
