Which of the following statements is true regarding water as a substance?

Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Ionic substances are insoluble in water.
A
Ionic substances are insoluble in water.
(Choice B) All solutes dissolve easily in water.
B
All solutes dissolve easily in water.
(Choice C) A water solution is also known as an aqueous solution.
C
A water solution is also known as an aqueous solution.
(Choice D) Water is a non-polar solvent.
D
Water is a non-polar solvent.

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The correct answer is:

(Choice C) A water solution is also known as an aqueous solution.

This statement is true, as "aqueous" refers to a solution where water is the solvent.

The other statements are not true:

  • (Choice A) Ionic substances are generally soluble in water, not insoluble.
  • (Choice B) Not all solutes dissolve easily in water; some are insoluble or have limited solubility.
  • (Choice D) Water is a polar solvent, not a non-polar one.