Water dissolves a wide variety of substances, including many substances that cells need to survive. Which statement best explains this property of water?
A. Water molecules are polar, which allows them to form hydrogen bonds with one another and attract other substances.
B. Water molecules are nonpolar, which allows them to move quickly from place to place.
C. Water molecules are polar, so they form ionic bonds with other substances.
D. Water molecules are nonpolar, so they form covalent bonds with other substances.