Water is considered the universal solvent because water dissolves more substances than any other solvent. This is primarily due to its polar nature, which allows it to interact with various solutes, making it effective in dissolving ionic and many polar compounds.
Why is water considered the universal solvent?(1 point)
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Water molecules are held together by covalent bonds.
Water molecules are held together by covalent bonds.
Water molecules are weakly bonded to other water molecules.
Water molecules are weakly bonded to other water molecules.
Water is a polar compound because its ends have opposite charges.
Water is a polar compound because its ends have opposite charges.
Water dissolves more substances than any other solvent.
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