Understanding Water as a Universal Solvent

Why is water often referred to as the universal solvent?

• Because it can dissolve only polar substances

• Because it can dissolve only non-polar substances

• Because it can dissolve all substances

• Because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid

What is the primary reason for water's ability to dissolve many substances?

• Its solid state

• Its polar molecular structure

• Its non-polar nature

• Its high temperature

How do water molecules interact with solutes to dissolve them?

• By heating them up

• By surrounding and pulling apart solute particles

• By evaporating them

• By freezing them

Why can't water dissolve substances like oil?

• Because oil is too dense

• Because oil is non-polar and lacks charged regions

• Because oil is too hot

• Because oil is already dissolved

What role does water's solvent ability play in nature?

• It helps in the formation of rocks

• It allows aquatic life to breathe by dissolving gases

• It makes water non-essential for life

• It prevents the growth of plants