elemental composition
H
O
sources
bottled
tap
fruit veg
properties
colourless
odourless
tasteless
boils at 100, freezes at 0
may be solid liquid or vapour
A solvent
absorbs and retains heat
Is neutral : pH:7
biological importance
essential part of tissue and fluids
transportation
involved in hydrolysis
distributes heat
controls body temp
removes waste thro kidneys
provides calcium and fluorine
quenches thirst