<span>Hydrogen bonding between water molecules is the foundation of multiple properties of water such as cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, water's high specific heat, three states, and low freezing point which all contribute to water sustaining life. The three states of water coupled with the low freezing point allows organisms living in aquatic systems in cold climates to be protected from the freezing air temperatures by the layer of ice that forms across the surface of lakes and rivers. The high specific heat of water allows it to be a wonderful cooling agent for people, the water molecules can absorb large quantities of heat before evaporating of our skin when we sweat carrying the heat away as well. The cohesion and adhesion properties of water allow the tips of the tallest trees in the Amazon and Sequoia National Park to still receive water.</span>
Let's return to the chemical reaction in which iron (Fe) combines with oxygen (O2) to form rust, or iron oxide (Fe2O3). The equation for this reaction is: 4Fe+ 3O2 → 2Fe2O
