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7. Water is often called the "universal solvent" because many substances can be dissolved in water. What property of water allows it to be such a versatile solvent? (SC.912.L.18.12)
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Purity
Polarity
High heat capacity
Expansion upon freezing
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Polarity
Water's polar molecules (partial positive hydrogens and partial negative oxygen) interact with and surround ions and other polar molecules, allowing them to dissolve. High heat capacity, purity, and expansion on freezing are not the primary reasons it is a universal solvent.
Water's polar molecules (partial positive hydrogens and partial negative oxygen) interact with and surround ions and other polar molecules, allowing them to dissolve. High heat capacity, purity, and expansion on freezing are not the primary reasons it is a universal solvent.
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