Question

Select all of the answers that apply.

Water _____.

has a pH of 0
enters the atmosphere through infiltration
can dissolve most substances
contains dissolved minerals
expands when it freezes

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

- can dissolve most substances
- contains dissolved minerals
- expands when it freezes

Explanation:
- Water does not have a pH of 0; pure water has a neutral pH of 7.
- Water enters the atmosphere primarily through processes like evaporation and transpiration, not infiltration (which refers to the process of water entering soil).
- Water is often called the "universal solvent" because it can dissolve a wide variety of substances.
- Water contains dissolved minerals depending on its source and environment.
- Water expands when it freezes, which is why ice is less dense than liquid water.