Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134832302
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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The way through which the polarity of water molecules makes water an excellent solvent.

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Water is an inorganic compound that has special characteristics such as liquidity, solvent, heat absorption and takes part in many chemical reactions. It can dissolve electrically charged molecules and salts. It is present in all organisms. Molecules of water are linked with each other by hydrogen bonding. Water molecules are cohesive

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