Why Is Water Such a Good Solvent

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why is water such a good solvent?

• A) It can participate in hydrogen bonds.
• B) Most polar and charged substances dissolve in it.
• C) It is highly polar.
• D) All of the above apply.

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