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30. Heavy Water

Heavy water, D2O, molecular weight 20, is about 10% heavier than ordinary water, H2O, molecular weight 18. Identically filled bottles of heavy water and tap water can be compared by hand or on a double pan balance. Of course, deuterium and heavy water are not radioactive.


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