Question

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select the statement(s) that support water being the universal solvent.
water dissolves more substances than any other liquid.
water can dissolve other polar substances.
water can dissolve non - polar substances.
water dissolves substances by making hydrogen bonds with the polar ends of other substances.

Explanation:

Water is called the universal solvent because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. It can dissolve polar substances as it forms hydrogen - bonds with the polar ends of other substances. Non - polar substances are not dissolved well by water.

Answer:

Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid.
Water can dissolve other polar substances.
Water dissolves substances by making hydrogen bonds with the polar ends of other substances.