WAEC Chemistry 2010 Theory — Question 42

Question 42 of 46 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2010 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

8a(i) Explain why water is referred to as a universal solvent.

Model answer

Water is regarded as the universal solvent because it can dissolve many substances.

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