Water (H 2O) is a polar inorganic compound that is at room temperature a tasteless and odorless liquid, which is nearly colorless apart from an inherent hint of blue. It is by far the most studied chemical compound and is described as the "universal solvent" [18][19] and the "solvent of life".[20] It is the most abundant substance on Earth[21] and the only common substance to exist as a solid, liquid, and gas on Earth's surface.[22] It is also the third most abundant molecule in the universe.[21]
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Chemical equations are balanced in order to: 1) satisfy the Law of Conservation of Mass, and 2) establish the mole relationships needed for stoichiometric calculations. The Law of Conservation of Mass: The Law of Conservation of Mass states that mass cannot be created or destroyed.</span>
The cell membrane performs those functions. It is the outer layer of a cell and it creates a barrier, regulates material entry and exit, uses chemical signals, and creates structure.