Multiple choice

Why is water often called "the universal solvent"?

  1. water can turn into a solid form

  2. water is a type of solution

  3. it can dissolve many other molecules

  4. it solves most of the world's environmental problems
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Explanation

Water is called the universal solvent because its polar molecular structure allows it to dissolve a wider variety of substances than almost any other liquid.

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