1. Introduction
Water and its properties are very essential for all living things. In fact, scientists are paying close attention to presence of liquid water on other planets in efforts to find extraterrestrial life in space. Water has properties that makes it a key role to sustain life 1. As it is a universal solvent, it acts as a medium for most biochemical reactions 2. Without water, it is impossible for a living thing to function. Zooming out, water is important in daily life as many aspects depend on water. Water is used for domestic and industrial purposes. On average, people in the United States drink 110 million gallon of water everyday 3. In total, 400 billion gallon of water is used in United states everyday 4. Natural freshwater is not completely pure. It contains solute dissolved from erosion of minerals and dissolved gases from the atmosphere 5. Calcium, Ca2+, and magnesium, Mg2+, are the most common and abundant solutes found in natural waters. This is due to the presence of natural minerals such as limestone and dolomite 6. The hardness of water is defined as the concentration of dissolved mineral cations, mainly calcium and magnesium, in water. Therefore, by this definition, a hard water contains high concentration of solutes and a soft water contains low concentration of solutes 5. The following table shows the water hardness category according to the United States Department of Interior and the Water Quality Association 7.
Classification
mg/L or ppm
In the Chemistry of Natural Waters Lab we were to collect a sample of water, ranging from a fountain, stream, bottle, or tap water. After we collected the samples we all did many tests to see what the hardness was for each one. Water hardness is determined by the amount of Calcium and Magnesium in the water.(2) Water that has more Calcium or Magnesium is considered to be harder than water with less of those two elements. When you use soap and detergent, this is where you see water hardness coming into play in everyday life when you are washing things.
Water is probably the most important resource we as people have. Humans can survive without food for several weeks, but without water we would die in less than a week. On a slightly less dramatic note, millions of liters of water are needed every day worldwide for washing, irrigating crops, and cooling industrial processes, not to mention leisure industries such as swimming pools and water-sports centers. Despite our dependence on water, we use it as a dumping ground for all sorts of waste, and do very little to protect the water supplies we have.
Water is all around us. This substance is of high importance to every living thing which is on planet earth. As much as we consider water to be life and the most important substance, still we don’t seem to appreciate it very much, as it is being wasted in such great amounts. Everyone believes that water will always be around but not taking into account that the majority of the water on planet earth are not for human consumption. Human beings can only survive on consuming fresh water. The percentage of
Water: a necessary facet to all living things. For animals, water can be a home or a drink. As for humans, the uses of water are endless. Not only do we use water as a beverage or washing clothes or dishes, but we also use water for toilets, various kinds of plumbing and other things that aren’t as easily identifiable. As of 2005, this 70% of our Earth has been manipulated and used for thermoelectric power (41.5%), irrigation (37%), domestic affairs (8.5%), public supply (5.4%), industry (5%) and aquaculture (2.6%).1 The importance of water is infinite, not only to our way of life, but also our lives. We need to drink water to ensure the health of individual cells of the body, lubricate joints, moisten mucous membranes of the organs and many other vital bodily functions.2 Not only do we expect the availability of water, but it is highly important to humans and all living things. Although it is such an integral part of our Earth, one may ask about some of its properties and characteristics.
Water is the central well being of people and this planet. Life without water is hard to imagine. It’s hard to believe that people around the world live without water. John Thorson once said “Water links us to our neighbor in a way more profound than any other.” The substance that consumes nearly 75% of earth may become contaminated in more areas than we could ever imagine.
Water is one of the essential necessities of life. Man can get by for a considerable length of time without nourishment - however not without water.
The Importance Of Water To Living Organisms Water is normally the most abundant component of any living organism. As most human cells are approximately 80% water and 60% of the human body is made up of it, it is extremely important in many different ways to both the survival and the well being of living organisms. Evolutionists believe that life probably originated in water and even today thousands of organisms make their home in it. Water also provides the medium in which all biochemical reactions take place. The importance of water to living organisms originates from its many properties including its solvent properties, its high specific heat capacity, its high latent heat of vaporization,
Water hardness is caused by the presence of the dissolved divalent cations Ca2+ and Mg2+ as well as numerous other polyvalent cations. Water that contains large quantities of Ca2+ and Mg2+ are said to be hard. Likewise water with very low concentrations of those divalent cations is said to be soft. The accepted ranges for these values are indicated in the table
Water has always been -- and will always remain -- the basis of life on Earth. Scientists have yet to find a single living and breathing creature that is able to survive without the supply of such a powerful substance. Humans can live for a month without food, yet we can only survive a week without water (Ali Gold Robets). The importance of water has not been as truly appreciated as it should be until now. With water reservoirs shrinking, the global water crisis will only continue to grow. Within the next decade, humanity will begin to see a shift where water will replace oil as our most valuable resource.
Water is essential for life (Popkin & Rosenberg, 2010). It is essential for life across species and is one of the few substances our body can be without for only a few days. Water is a component that makes up 75% of our bodies yet we do not consume enough on a daily basis. Proper hydration affects well being, health, energy, weight, and human functioning.
Water is one of the most essential things humans need to survive. 75% of the human body is
The cations Mg2+and Ca2+ are the most common dissolved compounds found in natural water. The presence of the dissolved Cations Ca2+ and Mg2+ (and other polyvalent cations) gives natural waters chemical properties that are often evaluated as hardness.1 Water is hard when it contains a high concentration of cations Ca2+ and Mg2+ and it is considered soft when it contains a low concentration of cations Ca2+ and Mg2+. Water Hardness is often measured in Concentrations in Molarity (M), parts per million (ppm/ mg per L) and grain per gallon (gpg).
Water is the most essential substance on earth. All plants and creatures must have water to survive . without water life on earth will not exist. Water can be used in unlimited aspects of life , such as cooking , washing and irrigating plans and trees.A lot of global problems are water issues related , ranging from protecting clean water to water and climate change .moreover , There is a huge loss of water in developing countries due to the hurdles that these countries face in extracting aquifer water and the inefficiency of the current agricultural system .In addition , to the polluted water resources which develop an increasing numbers of infected people by several dangerous diseases .
First of all, water is indeed a vital part of every living thing. It is needed not only for nutrition, but also for washing and transportation, among other things. In fact, The World Book Encyclopedia asserts that human beings use 60,600 litres of water in a lifetime. This equates to roughly 800 litres a year, or 15 litres per week. Therefore, one can imagine the large demand on water not only by humans, but by animals and plants, too. This is one major reason why we should engage in the sustainable use of water resources.
Water is our main source of our life. We need it to live, drink, bathe,