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Does lithium desolve in water?

no i does not desolve in water


Which compound is the universal solvent?

Water is the compound that is the universal solvent. it is called this because more substances dissolve in water than in anything else.


Why does water called universal solvent?

Because it can absorb almost anything that can be absorbed.


Why water is called universal solvent?

Water can dissolve almost anything (eventually over time)


Which has greater volume water or alcohol?

alcohol has a greater volume because when you combine the two substances together water will desolve


What is a universal solvent-?

Something that will dissolve anything. But there is nothing that will do that. Water is the most universal, but won't dissolve eveything.No options are given. But generally water is considered as the universal solvent because it can dissolve most polar and ionic compounds..


What is water can dissolve anything because it is the universal?

Water is known as the universal solvent because it has the ability to dissolve a wide variety of substances due to its polar nature. The polar nature allows water molecules to surround and break down solute particles, making it an effective solvent for many compounds.


Does Aspirin desolve in water?

Yes, it does dissolve


Why is water called the universal soluition?

It's a solvent, not a solution, but universal because it dissolves non-reactively, more chemicals than anything else. The resulting fluid (water+ element or compound) is the solution.


Will all solids desolve in water?

Yes, water is a solvent for all solids found in the natural world. Sometimes water is called the "universal solvent." Hot water tends to allow items to dissolve more quickly than cold water.


Why the hydrocarbons do not desolve in water?

Water is a polar solvent, hydrocarbons are not polar.


Which type of organic compound contradicts water's reputation as a universal solvent?

Nonpolar molecules, such as oils and fats, contradict water's reputation as a universal solvent because they do not dissolve easily in water due to their lack of charged or polar groups. This is because water's polarity allows it to dissolve polar molecules but not nonpolar molecules.