2006-09-20 14:21:24 · 6 answers · asked by yunzi0612 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Hydrogen bonding with the solutes.
Water has a large dipole moment and so is the best solvent for all ionic compounds.
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2006-09-20 14:25:04 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 69⤊ 0⤋
I'll agree with DavidK93. As far as specific gravity = 1 and pH, Specific gravity could have just as easily been 10, the units are arbitrary; and distilled water has a slightly acidic pH
2006-09-20 21:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the oxygen bonds are relitively weak in contrast to the hydrogen bonds which are strong making water a very polar substance hence its solvent properties.
2006-09-20 21:31:28 · answer #3 · answered by Goldfish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because polar solvents dissolve polar solutes. Water is a strongly polar solvent, and most solutes of interest are also polar.
2006-09-20 21:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Specific garvity is one and also the Ph is neutral (=7) and not alkaline or acidic
2006-09-20 21:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by Rammohan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is abundant and it's not toxic.
2006-09-20 21:24:36 · answer #6 · answered by The Terminator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋