Question

Why is water considered the universal solvent?(1 point)
Water is a polar compound because its ends have opposite charges.
Water molecules are held together by covalent bonds.
Water molecules are weakly bonded to other water molecules.
Water dissolves more substances than any other solvent.

Answer 1

Water is considered the universal solvent because **water dissolves more substances than any other solvent**. This property is primarily due to water's polarity, which allows it to interact with and surround various solute molecules, facilitating their dissolution.