71.7k views
6 votes
3. Why is water regarded as the universal solvent?

A. because water is nonpolar
B. because water is polar
C. because water can exist naturally as a solid, liquid or a gas
D. because water is everywhere​

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

More substances dissolve in water than in any other chemical. this is because of the polarity of its molecules. H²0 has a small positive electronic charge and the oxygen side has a small negative charge. the negative and positive charges help water dissociate ionic compounds into them.

User Egnha
by
5.6k points