Why is water called the 'universal solvent?
2 Answers
Feb 21, 2017
Because most solutes have some solubility in water...........
Explanation:
Take some insoluble solutes, e.g. sulfur, metal phosphates, metal sulfides, all have some solubility in water. Commonly, we refer to a solute that has a solubility of less than
Feb 21, 2017
Water is a "universal solvent" as it dissolves more substance than any other liquid in the world.
Explanation:
This is why water is so important for sustaining life