WATER Flashcards
1
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WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION OF WATER?
A
the composition of water is hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio the represented formula is H2o
2
Q
WHAT ARE THE PROPERTIES OF WATER?
A
water boils at 100DC and freezes at 0DC
water can be a solid liquid of gas
pure water is tasteless odourless and colourless
some substances dissolve easily in water
3
Q
WHAT ARE SOURCES OF WATER?
A
sources of water are food except for food that are dry or high in fat,
a good source of water is water
4
Q
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF WATER?
A
water is essential and makes up most of the body
water regulates the body's temperature with sweat
5
Q
WHAT IS DEHYDRATION?
A
dehydration happens when the body looses more water than what it takes in
6
Q
WHAT DOES SODIUM HELP WITH?
A
sodium helps with water balance
