Question

Water is an universal solvent - Explain

Answer 1

Water is capable of dissolving a variety of different substances, which is why it is such a good solvent. And, water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. This is important to every living thing on earth.Molecules that have partially charged positive and negative areas are polar. Because water molecules are polar, water can dissolve many other polar substances. Water can also dissolve ionic compounds such as table salt.

Answer 2

water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. This is important to every living thing on earth.