Question

@kool_22
Which statement best explains why water is known as the universal solvent?

A) Water is vital in allowing the chemical reactions for life to occur.
B) Liquid water is a medium in which biochemical reactions can occur.
C) Water can carry unreacted substances from location to location.
D) Water has the ability to dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why water is known as the universal solvent is: Water has the ability to dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

Answer 2

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