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Water is a polar molecule made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. The slightly negatively charged oxygen end is attracted to the slightly positively charged hydrogen ends of other water molecules, causing water molecules to stick together. This cohesive property allows water to have high surface tension and be a universal solvent that can dissolve many other substances. Water also sticks to other polar substances through adhesive forces. These properties allow water to be essential for life and play
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