Water occurs in the liquid state as rain and dew.
As gas, or water vapor, it occurs as fog, steam and clouds. Water Has Many Properties Water is an odorless, tasteless liquid. It has a bluish tint, which may be detected only in layers of considerable depth. Super-cooled water will freeze if it is disturbed, if the temperature is lowered further or if an ice crystal or other particle is added. Water is frequently called the universal solvent.