Why Water Dissolves (Almost) Everything

The video explores the concept of solvents, focusing on water as the universal solvent. It explains how water's molecular structure allows it to dissolve many substances, yet not everything. Materials like quartz and cotton are used in everyday life because they resist water dissolution. Humans have engineered materials to be either water-soluble or resistant, depending on the need. Biological adaptations, such as skin and cell membranes, prevent organisms from dissolving in water, allowing life to thrive on Earth.

What materials do we use for countertops, clothes, and windows, and why?

What barriers have evolved in lifeforms to prevent water from dissolving them?