The Erratic Behavior of Water

Water, covering 70% of Earth's surface and 60% of our bodies, is a complex substance with unique behaviors. It has two liquid phases under extreme conditions, potentially explaining ice's buoyancy. Water's glass phase, a state between solid and liquid, is hard to define, with a mysterious heat capacity behavior. Quantum mechanics is needed to understand water's interactions with charged polymers, affecting viscosity. These insights could advance scientific fields and applications, highlighting water's extraordinary nature.

What role does quantum mechanics play in understanding the behavior of water?

Explain how the viscosity of water changes when mixed with charged polymers.

Why is it important to study the properties of water in scientific research?