Question

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

Answer 1

Water is considered the universal solvent primarily because **water is a polar compound because its ends have opposite charges.** This polarity allows water molecules to interact with various solutes, breaking them apart and dissolving them effectively.