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water is a universal solvent because...
a) it can dissolve a large amount of ionic and polar compounds.
b) it is the most common and ubiquitous compound in the world.
c) it is present all over the world.
d) it will dissolve anything.
e) it is present in every solution.

Explanation:

Water is called a universal solvent because of its ability to dissolve a wide - range of ionic and polar compounds due to its polar nature. It cannot dissolve non - polar substances, so it doesn't dissolve "anything". Its presence all over the world or being common doesn't define it as a universal solvent, and it's not present in every solution.

Answer:

A. it can dissolve a large amount of ionic and polar compounds.