Question

Water is often called the “universal solvent” because it can dissolve many different kinds of substances. What kinds of substances mix easily with water? (SC.912.L.18.12)
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1 point
lipids, fats, and oils
ionic and polar substances
nonpolar covalent substances
polar and nonpolar substances

Answer 1

Water, being a polar molecule, mixes easily with ionic and polar substances. This is due to the ability of water molecules to form hydrogen bonds with other polar molecules and the electrostatic interactions with ions. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**ionic and polar substances**.