Question

Why is water considered as an important solvent?

Answer 1

Water is considered an important solvent because:

1. Water can dissolve a large number of substances that are important for life.
2. Waste products are also dissolved in water before they can be excreted from the body.
3. Most of the chemical reactions occurring in the body take place in the presence of water.
4. Gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide are soluble in water. This makes aquatic life possible.