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Two Hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one Oxygen atom. One of the more common compounds on the surface of the earth.

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When I boil a kettle, what stops all the water from turning (exploding!) in to steam in one ...

We're guessing it has something to do with the pressure of the column of water, or temperature differences between the top and bottom, but does anyone know the real reason? …
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