DESIVENT WATER, WHAT IS IT?

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Water is a key component of life on earth. It sustains life, influences weather & is one of nature most charismatic features.

Water is technically known as H2O. This refers to the fact that a H2O molecule comprises one hydrogen atom & two oxygen atoms.

Water is the liquid version of H2O. If water is cooled it becomes ice, a solid substance. If water is heated it becomes water vapour, which is a gas.

Moisture, is a term used to describe 'a little' of H2O! Either in the vapour or liquid state.

Very often, we acknowledge the presence of moisture even if we cannot see it! We know when aunties cake lacks a little moisture or when a room feels a little moist. In cold conditions moisture is also commonly referred to as damp.

Condensation is a term which describes the change of state of H2O from a vapour in the air into water as a liquid. This manifests itself as beads of water forming on a cold surface.