Hey people,
This is a chemist proposing a simple playful thought experiment. Any ideas on what you might expect to happen if suddenly all the water molecules in your body (and the universe) were changed with respect to their bond length, which are enlongated by somewhat 5 %? So instead of the typical equilibrium bond length of 95.8 pm, it would be 100.6 pm. The bond angle remains the same.
In the case that some vital organ is damaged by the sudden change in the density of water, you may comment on that. You may also comment on the case where this is not an issue and somehow balanced out.
Would you believe this to be enough to kill us off? Are binding pockets in enzymes, hydrogen bonds etc. too specific?
No references needed - just speculation
Stefan
