Question

1. water is often called the \universal solvent\ because many substances can be dissolved in water. what property of water allows it to be such a versatile solvent? a. purity b. polarity and cohesion c. high heat capacity d. expansion upon freezing

Explanation:

Water is a polar molecule. Its polarity allows it to interact with and dissolve many substances. Cohesion also plays a role in its solvent - like behavior. Purity has nothing to do with its solvent ability, high heat capacity is related to temperature regulation, and expansion upon freezing is about density changes during the phase transition.

Answer:

b. Polarity and cohesion