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) A water solution is also known as an aqueous solution.
B
A water solution is also known as an aqueous solution.
(Choice C) Water is a non-polar solvent.
C
Water is a non-polar solvent.
(Choice D) All solutes dissolve easily in water.
D
All solutes dissolve easily in water.

1 answer

The true statement regarding water as a substance is:

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

Here's a brief explanation of the other choices:

  • (Choice A) Ionic substances are generally soluble in water, especially if they are soluble salts.
  • (Choice C) Water is a polar solvent, not non-polar.
  • (Choice D) Not all solutes dissolve easily in water; for example, many oils and certain non-polar substances do not dissolve in water.

Therefore, the correct answer is (Choice B).