Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Water is an ionic compound.
A
Water is an ionic compound.
(Choice B) Water is a polar molecule.
B
Water is a polar molecule.
(Choice C) Water is a hydrophobic molecule.
C
Water is a hydrophobic molecule.
(Choice D) Water is a non-covalent molecule.
D
Water is a non-covalent molecule.
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The correct answer is:
(Choice B) Water is a polar molecule.
Water's polarity allows it to interact with and dissolve other polar and ionic compounds effectively. The positive and negative ends of the water molecule can surround and separate ions or polar molecules, facilitating their dissolution.
