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Grade 12th pass9 grade science

Why is water called an universal solvent?

Profile image of Harshit Singh
4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Jayesh Vashishtha
4 Years ago
Dear student,
 
Water is called the "universal solvent" because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid. ... This allows the water molecule to become attracted to many other different types of molecules.
 
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