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The Second Step On The Path To Matter: Molecules
"hydrides". In fact, water is "oxygen hydride". Hydrides of other elements in
this group have the same molecular structure as the water molecule.
The boiling points of these compounds vary in a progressive way from
sulphur to heavier ones; however, the boiling point of water unexpectedly
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goes against this pattern. Water (oxygen hydride) boils at 80 C less than it is
supposed to. Another surprising situation has to do with the freezing point
of water. Again, according to the order in the periodic system, water is sup-
posed to freeze at – 100 C. Yet, water breaks this rule and freezes at 0 C, 100 0
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C above the temperature at which it is due. This brings to mind the question
as to why no other hydride, but only water (oxygen hydride) disobeys the
rules of the periodic system.
The laws of physics, the laws of chemistry, and all the other things we
name as rules are just attempts at explaining the extraordinary equilibrium
in the universe, and the details of creation. All research conducted in the 20 th
century shows more than ever that all the physical balances in the universe
are tailor-made for human life. Research reveals that all the laws of physics,
chemistry and biology prevalent in the universe as well as the atmosphere,
sun, atoms and molecules, etc., are all arranged just as they are needed in or-
der to support human life. Water, like the other elements mentioned above,
is fit for life to such a degree as not to be comparable to any other liquid, and
a major portion of the earth is filled with water in just the right amounts re-
quired for life. It is obvious that all these cannot be coincidences and that
there is perfect order and design prevalent in the universe.

Molecules at the surface of a liquid feel a net force pulling inward. This is
surface tension. It provides a cohesive force between the surface molecules,
which is sufficient to prevent the legs of a ripple bug from breaking through. The
high surface tension in water is vital to physiological processes. 31

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