Question

Water is called the universal solvent because:

• A. it dissolves in mostof the liquids
• B. it can dissolve most of the substances
• C. it contains many salts and minerals
• D. it can exist in three states

Answer 1

The correct option is B it can dissolve most of the substances

Water is capable of dissolving a variety of different substances, which is why it is such a good solvent. And, water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. This is important to every living thing on earth.