I think it's c but not sure?

Question

waterdissolves many ionic and molecular compounds because of its? a) ionic bonding ,B)polarity ,c)covalent bonding ,d)hydrogen bonding
I think its c

Answer 1

No, not C. It is a solvent because it is polar, B.
Covalent bonds share the charges so the positive balances the negative. In water the charge balance is asymmetric. One end is slightly negative while the other end is slightly positive. This polar nature allows water to separate polar solute molecules.

Answer 2

The answer is definitely B - polarity.

Here's why: Water is a polar molecule. It has an end that is more positive and an end that is more negative. That means that water molecules can pull on parts of compounds or substances that have charges, eventually pulling them apart into little bits. That's what happens when materials dissolve.

Answer 3

mm no. it's d.

water forms hydrogen bonds. with other objects.

yes water is polar, but other polar solivents don't have squat on water, see, it's all because of the hydrogen bonds. it can form two per mollecule.

hydrogen bonds are a weak force, an attraction between a hydrogen, and usually oxygen (it can be flourine or a couple others), this means, that water will crowd around anything with an oyxgen and make it enter the solution.

or anything charged. ions have a very strong charge, they have a full charge, or several charges. whereas hydrogens have a fairly weak partial charge.

so lots of water mollecules will surround and 'hydrate' ions, and bring them into solution very easily.

do you want me to explain it from a thermodynamic point of view too? or no?

Answer 4

B) polarity

Water is good solvent for ionic and polar compounds, like salts, sugars, alcohols, etc.

Answer 5

All the people saying, B, are right. It is water's polarity that makes it a good solvent.

Answer 6

polarity, i think..im pretty sure its not C though