Water is fundamental for survival here on Earth. You are forced to drink it or you will die of thirst. Sometimes it can even be split!
What three atoms make up water?
Tips: Water is called H2O.
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This is confusing. Either 1 oxygen and 2 hydrogen or 2 oxygen and 1 hydrogen. But remember, it is the two hydrogen and one oxygen. In H2O the two comes after H, meaning there are two hydrogen and only one oxygen.