What Makes Water a Solvent

question 12

Multiple Choice

What makes water a solvent?

• A) Fats dissolve in it.
• B) Ions and polar molecules dissolve in it.
• C) It mixes well with alcohol.
• D) It evaporates easily.
• E) It contains no minerals.

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