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Is isn't really. Well, it's referred to as such, but it's not really the universal solvent. Because not everything dissolves in it. So science lied to you. Welcome to the real world Jimmy. It happens. Go try to do some applied physics. Doesn't make much sense either. That's just how it is.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoIt means that while not everything that's dissolvable in a liquid will dissolve in water, quite a large number of things will.
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∙ 9y agoAlmost all substances can be dissolved by water
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∙ 12y agoAlmost everything dissolves in water, so it is a greeat, thus universal solvent. ;)
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∙ 11y agoIt is called the universal solvent because many things dissolve in it.
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∙ 14y agoWater is only a quasi-universal solvent. The chemical and physical properties of water are very suitable for a good solvent.
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What is the solvent in a surgur water solution?
The solvent is the water
When the solvent is water the mixture is?
When water is the solvent, the mixture is a solution.
If sugar is dissolved in water which component will be the solute and which will be the solvent?
Water is the solvent, and sugar is the solute.
Why is the solvent water?
water is a universal solvent because it can disolve both bases and acids. solvent disolves solutes are disolved
What is universal solvent in a water molecule?
water itself is a universal solvent
What is a water solvent?
Water is the Universal solvent
What is solvent of sea water?
Solvent is water.
What is the solvent in soap solution?
When soap is added to water, water is the solvent
What is the solvent in mineral water?
The solvent is the pure water.
What is the solvent in a surgur water solution?
The solvent is the water
What is the solvent in a salt solution like brine?
Salt and sugar aer the solute(s), and water is the solvent.
What is the solvent in ocean water?
Water itself. Water is the universal solvent.
What is the name of the solvent in sea water?
The solvent in sea water is water.
What part of air is the solvent and why?
Water vapor would be the solvent. Water alone is a good solvent.
Is water solvent or the solute?
In most cases water is the solvent.
What is the solvent of ammonia water?
Water is the solvent. Ammonia is the solute.
When the solvent is water the mixture is?
When water is the solvent, the mixture is a solution.
