why can water dissolve many substance?

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why can water dissolve many substance?

2006-12-11 10:08:14 · 2 answers · asked by justin h 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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Water is an excellent solvent because it bonds easily with any molecule that has an electrical charge, full or partial. It has been called the solvent of life because there is hardly any substance known that has not been identified in solution with water. Without water's solvent properties, life could not exist.

2006-12-11 10:21:15 · answer #1 · answered by nin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because it is neither strongly polar or non-polar. Since most solids are either polar or non-polar water can dissolve most solids. If you need more detail ask again. This could turn into a novel.

2006-12-11 18:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by scotter98 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋