EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Water is a universal solvent because it ____
A
It can be found anywhere
B
It freezes when it gets cold
C
floats when frozen
D
Dissolves most substances
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water is called a ‘universal solvent’ because water can dissolve much more substances than any other liquid found in nature but water cannot dissolve every substance. For example-water cannot dissolve fats, waxes, and hydroxides due to the low solubility of oppositely charged particles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because of its polarity and ability to form hydrogen bonds, water makes an excellent solvent, meaning that it can dissolve many different kinds of molecules.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is it is dipolar. Water is called the universal solvent because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid. Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because it is dipolar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water dissolves everything because it is the “universal solvent.” Water has the ability to dissolve many substances but the term “universal solvent” is misleading. Water is able to dissolve other polar molecules and ions, such as sugars and salts.

Detailed explanation-5: -And, water is called the “universal solvent” because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid.

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