Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
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Chapter 2, Problem 2AAATB
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The chemical properties of water that is the basis for a study to consume at least eight glasses of water in a day.
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Water is a colorless, transparent and odorless liquid. It is a chemical compound that consists of one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms. It is the basis of the body fluids of living organisms. It forms rivers, lakes, seas, and rain.
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