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Water is sometimes called the universal solvent because it is a polar molecule that dissolves many substances. which of the following is soluble in water?

A. Ice

B. Metals

C. Oils

D. Salts

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Answer: Salts

Explanation: Salts easily dissolve in water. Salts are always ionic bonds, meaning they dissolve easily.

Ice does not technically dissolve in water since ice is made of water. You can't dissolve a substance in itself.

Metals are obviously not able to dissolve either in water.

Oils do not mix with water, they float on water, meaning they are immiscible.

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