Dihydrogen MonoxideDihydrogen Monoxidehttp://www.dhmo.org/

Adhesion Adhesion and Cohesionand Cohesion

This molecule has a high surface tension. In other words, dihydrogen monoxide is adhesive and elastic, and tends to aggregate in drops rather than spread out over a surface as a thin film. This phenomenon also causes this molecule to stick to the sides of vertical structures despite gravity's downward pull. It’s high surface tension allows for the formation of droplets and waves, allows plants to move this molecule (and dissolved nutrients) from their roots to their leaves, and the movement of blood through tiny vessels in the bodies of some animals.

Adhesion—sticks to other stuffCohesion—sticks to selfSurface tension—ability of a substance to

stick to itself

Universal SolventUniversal Solvent

This molecule is a universal solvent. It is able to dissolve a large number of different chemical compounds. This feature also enables this molecule to carry solvent nutrients in runoff, infiltration, groundwater flow, and living organisms.

We can use it to clean because it dissolves most everything.

pH—neutralpH—neutral

This molecule is neither acidic (like lemon juice, sour candy, or vinegar) nor basic (like antacids, baking soda, or ammonia)

Phase changesPhase changes

Dihydrogen monoxide=waterDihydrogen monoxide=water

Water molecules exist in liquid form over an important range of temperature from 0 - 100° Celsius. This range allows water molecules to exist as a liquid in most places on our planet.

Water pollutionWater pollution

Because of it unique physical and chemical properties, water is easily polluted.