Universal Solvent

Water is known as the universal __________

• solute

• solution

• solvent

• bonder

The substance that does the dissolving is called the

• solvent

• solute

• solution

An example of a solution is

• pebbles and water

• sand and water

• oil and water

• salt and water

Which of the following is sometimes called the 'universal solvent'?

• Sulfuric acid

• Turpentine

• Water

• Ethanol

Water is called the ________ because it dissolves so many substances. (a)  

• surface tension

• capillary action

• specific heat

• universal solvent

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Water is a universal solvent because it...

• It can be found anywhere

• It freezes when it gets cold

• floats when frozen

• Dissolves most substances

Hey there, cartoon fans! SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy are discussing why water is often called a universal solvent in their underwater world. Can you dive in and help them? Here's what they think:

• It can dissolve more substances than any other liquid

• It is the only liquid that exists naturally on Earth

• It has a low specific heat capacity

• It is less dense as a solid than as a liquid

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Why is water considered a powerful solvent?

• It is very thick

• It is very cold

• It is very hot

• It has strong positive and negative charges

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What is one reason we use water for cleaning?

• It can dissolve many substances

• It is very hot

• It is very cold

• It is very thick

Why don't our clothes dissolve in water?

• They are made of molecules with no charged parts

• They are waterproof

• They are made of metal

• They are too thick