Universal Solvent

Which of the following best explains why water is called the universal solvent?

• Water can dissolve all substances.

• Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

• Water can only dissolve ionic compounds.

• Water can dissolve substances only at high temperatures.

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VA.6.6.a

What property of water allows it to dissolve many different substances?

• Its high density

• Its polarity

• Its low boiling point

• Its color

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VA.6.6.b

How does the polarity of water contribute to its ability as a solvent?

• It allows water to evaporate quickly.

• It enables water to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules.

• It makes water a good conductor of electricity.

• It causes water to have a high surface tension.

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VA.6.6.a

Which of the following statements is true about water as a solvent?

• Water can dissolve non-polar substances easily.

• Water can dissolve polar and ionic substances.

• Water cannot dissolve gases.

• Water can only dissolve solids.

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VA.6.6.a

How does water's role as a universal solvent benefit living organisms?

• It allows organisms to float in water.

• It enables the transport of nutrients and waste in organisms.

• It provides energy for cellular processes.

• It prevents organisms from drying out.

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VA.6.6.a

The universal solvent,​ (a)   , is comprise of two ​ (b)   atoms that have partial ​ (c)   charges and one ​ (d)   atom that has a partial ​ (e)   charge.

• water
• hydrogen
• positive
• oxygen
• negative

What two elements make up water?

• Helium and oxygen
• Hydrogen and oxygen
• helium and carbon
• oxygen and carbon

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

• polar

• nonpolar

• ionic

• metallic

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS1-3