2006-10-19 03:26:58 · 8 answers · asked by Pums 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Because it will dissolve any polar solute. When that term originated, it did not really take into account nonpolar solvents like oils, but it is still a useful term. Water is an extremely effective solvent used all over the world.
2006-10-19 03:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by pdigoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it dissolves more substances than any other solvent. Of course it is not really "universal" because it doesn't dissolve everything. Thank goodness!
2006-10-19 10:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
partly correct if its an universal solvent the gases in the atmosphere would have been dissolved....
u would have suffocated........
its only used as a solvent of few compounds
2006-10-19 11:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by s.shyam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We contain 70% of water.
2006-10-19 10:35:00 · answer #4 · answered by Timeless - watcher 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In laymans terms:
It will dissolve more things than any other
liquid.
2006-10-19 10:35:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because many solutes can be dissolved in it. think about is. how many solutions out there don't have water in it?
2006-10-19 10:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by ShaneA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WATER GIVIN THE TIME WILL DISOLVE ANY THING EVEN A BLOCK OF TITANIUM
2006-10-19 10:36:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it dissolves electrolytes and non-electrolytes as well.
2006-10-19 10:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by Fredrick Carley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋