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?

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high heat capacity
high heat capacity

polarity and ability to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules
polarity and ability to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules

purity
purity

expansion upon freezing

Answer 1

The property of water that allows it to be such a versatile solvent is its polarity and ability to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules.