Question
Why is water called the universal solvent?
Question 6 options:
A)
Water is a polar substance that dissolves nonpolar substances.
B)
Water is a nonpolar substance that dissolves polar substances.
C)
Water can act as a solute in many different solutions.
D)
Water can act as a solvent in many different solutions.
Question 6 options:
A)
Water is a polar substance that dissolves nonpolar substances.
B)
Water is a nonpolar substance that dissolves polar substances.
C)
Water can act as a solute in many different solutions.
D)
Water can act as a solvent in many different solutions.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**D) Water can act as a solvent in many different solutions.**
Water is often called the "universal solvent" because it can dissolve a wide variety of substances due to its polar nature, allowing it to interact well with both ionic and polar compounds.
**D) Water can act as a solvent in many different solutions.**
Water is often called the "universal solvent" because it can dissolve a wide variety of substances due to its polar nature, allowing it to interact well with both ionic and polar compounds.