Explain Why We Look For Water On Other Parts Of The Universe Instead Of Life

Why do we look for water on other parts of the universe instead of life? In chemistry, there are formulas for chemical compounds. The formulas can be a challenge since the compounds can be ionic, covalent, binary etc, and each have a different chemical nomenclature. Even though there are tons of formulas to know, there is one formula that all of us know before we get into a class of chemistry or a class of science. The chemical compound that we all know is H2O. Not only do we know the formula but we also learn what the compound is. H2O is dihydrogen monoxide, or it is also known as simply water. Water is all around us, in the atmosphere, bodies of water, inside of our bodies, basically everywhere. In our planet, about 71% of the

Water has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen, that is why water is considered as the universal solvent, it is polar. Water can change between solid, liquid, and gas within a range of temperature. It has a high surface tension, dipole interactions within the polar molecules, low vapor pressure. When water is in a solid state, it is less dense than liquid water and that is good because if ice was denser, it would freeze up the ocean and exterminate all life in it. But since it is not denser, ice makes a layer on top of the body of water and acts as an insulator for the water beneath. All the parts that make water how it is right now is the reason why all organisms exists, a simple compound yet it keeps everybody alive. Once we study how water works, we get a good understanding of watery pasts on other parts of the solar system and outside. We also study or do experiments in our planet because there are parts of the ocean where it is nearly impossible for most organisms to live in so in these parts of the ocean, it is like we were on a different planet. Life does exist in those extreme conditions and the ones who can live there are called extremophiles. With these experiments, scientists can design experiments to search for life on other planets. If there is a search for extraterrestrial life, usually a search for water is also involved since water is an

It is because water is a necessity in life, well it is the only way we know life can exist. We do not know the necessary minimal conditions for life to form and for that reason we believe water is a necessity for every life meaning wherever there is water, there is life. Water keeps us alive as well, by drinking water it regulates body temperature, helps the digestion system, keeps your muscles healthy, helps the organs in your body, etc.. There is so much that water does to us that we do not even notice it. The search for water on other planets has taken a big leap forward. We have been looking for water and we still are but it is quite different, now we are looking for hydrous minerals, more specifically; phyllosilicates. One phyllosilicate named clay minerals and it is made up of water. Melissa Morris who is a profession in physics, astronomy and material science said “if you find phyllosilicates, you most likely found liquid water.” Scientists look for the protoplanetary disk, if the planet does have the protoplanetary disk, then the planet had water on the surface or contain water in