Re: [OT] Mars, Water

>>> Agh! There's even DHMO pollution on Mars! <g> Have you seen my DHMO 
page (via http://www2.dynamite.com.au/aebrain )?

>> Oh, NO! Not that silent killer chemical Di-Hidrogen Monoxide!!
 
> No, this is Hydrogen Hydroxide, our Chemical Friend. <

No, no, no... It's _Hydronium_ Hydroxide; remember, the stuff is 
partially ionic, and dissociates into H3O+ and OH- ions when hydrated 
and/or in aqueous solution (55.5 molar concentration). <g>

Phil
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