Question

${\mathrm{D}}_2\mathrm{O}$ is known as ___.

Answer 1

${\mathrm{D}}_2\mathrm{O}$ (Heavy water)

• Heavy water is a compound that comprises oxygen and deuterium atoms.
• Deuterium is a heavier isotope of hydrogen.
• It is represented by ${}^2\mathrm{H}$.

• Heavy water is also known as deuterium oxide.

Hence, ${\mathrm{D}}_2\mathrm{O}$ is known as Heavy Water.