Outline of water

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Faucet dripping water.
Structure of the water molecule (H2O)

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to water:

Waterchemical substance with the chemical formula H2O. A water molecule contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds. Water is a liquid at ambient conditions, but it often co-exists on Earth with its solid state, ice, and gaseous state (water vapor or steam). Under nomenclature used to name chemical compounds, Dihydrogen monoxide is the scientific name for water, though it is almost never used.[1]

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Chemical properties and use

Physical properties

Frozen water, that is, ice.

Geography

Rapidly flowing river.
Formation of a Waterfall

Weather

Snow-covered trees.

In nature and life

Marine life

Politics and issues

Supply and sanitation

An example of a Reservoir, Ladybower Reservoir.

In culture and sport

Poseidon, Greek god of water. The Roman water god, Neptune, was almost identical to Poseidon

Uses

Fishing

See also

References

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