Questions
and Answers
This site hosts a whole range of information and
facts about both Portsmouth Water as a company and about water in general.
Below is a
list of FAQ's - these are frequently asked questions. This file will
be updated regularly and we encourage you to
submit any
suggestions or questions which you would like included.

- What
is water made of?
Water is made of a combination of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. There
are two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen in every molecule
of water.
- At
what temperature does water boil ?
Water boils at 100 degrees Centigrade/Celsius (at
normal pressure) and freezes at 0 degrees Centigrade/Celsius
- What
is the chemical formula of water?
The chemical formula of water is H2O.
- In
what forms can water be found?
Water can be Solid Ice, Liquid Water, Gaseous Water
Vapour and Steam (condensed vapour).
- Has
water any taste, smell or colour?
Water in its pure form is tasteless, colourless and odourless.

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