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Water dissolves many substances but its molecules have both a positive and negative side. Each part of the molecule can bond with the molecules of many other substances and create a new solution. This is the reason water is considered the universal solvent.
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∙ 12y agoPolar molecules attract each other as well as ions and other polar molecules. Because of this attraction, water can dissolve many different substances.
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One substance that heats more slowly than many other substances is?
The substance that heats more slowly than other substances could be water. But this idea is based on the high heat capacity of water. It takes more thermal energy (heat) to elevate the temperature of a given amount of water than an equal amount of another substance. But other substances might heat more slowly than water because heat does not travel "into" or "through" them very well. Different experiments may yield different results.
What property does water have that allows it to dissolve many substances?
Water's excellent solvent properties are due to its polarity. The oxygen atom has a partial negative charge while the hydrogen atoms have a partial positive charge. Due to this dipole moment, water can easily solvate many polar substances.
Is water called the universal solute because it dissolves many substances?
The substances that are important to living things and can be dissolved by water, a.k.a. "universal solvent," are easily soluble. The substances that are important to living things are most likely usually positive rather than negative.
Why do hydrophobic substances dissolve in water?
It depends on the physical properties of the substance. Sometimes heating a hydrophobic substance can increase solubility. Also, heating may cause the substance to denature and dissolve. In the case of proteins, proteins can contain many hydrophobic parts but still be soluble in water. However, hydrophobic substances do not typically dissolve in water, due to the polar nature of water. Typically, scientists use the word "hydrophobic" only to describe substances that have a negligible solubility in water. You may have meant to ask "why do hydrophilic substances dissolve in water".
What substance is found in skin surfaces?
many substances like sweat which is a combination of salt and water,hairs,and many other things...:)
Cytoplasm of a cell is a solution of many different substances in?
Water...
Why water dissolve so many different substances?
Water can dissolve so many different substances because water has an unequel distribution of positive and negative charges(polar molecule) which attract many ions and other polar molecules.
Why is soap used in washing?
Many different substances dissolve easily in water, but there are some which don't, particularly oily substances. Soap makes these substances dissolve in water.
The cytoplasm of a cell is a solution of many different substances in?
The cytoplasm is a jelly like substance found in cells. It is made of different substances and contains the cells organelles.
What makes the ocean a solution?
Yes, because ocean water has many dissolved substances and the atoms of different substances do join together.
Is a reaction with many substances a physical property of water?
No, a reaction with many substances is not a physical property of water. Physical properties of water include its boiling point, density, and color, whereas the ability to undergo reactions with different substances is a chemical property.
Is glue made of milk and water?
NO, glue is not made of milk and water. Glues are made from many different chemicals and some natural substances.
How many characteristic properties of 2 substances must be different for the two substances to be different?
1
Is city tap water a substance or a mixture?
City tap water contains many substances dissolved in it. So city tap water is a mixture. Different types of gasses, substances can be dissolved in this water.
How many cups in .15 pound?
15 pounds of water is 30 cups. Other substances are different .
How many pounds is 4000 gallons?
Gallons of what? Different substances have different weights, so you need to be specific. If it's water, then you need to specify if it's salt water or fresh water, since they don't weigh the same.
what are the different of air?
71% Nitrogen and 21% Oxygen. The one percent is made up of many other substances such as water vapor.
