Which of the following statements about the properties of water and its ability

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Which of the following statements about the properties of water and its ability to be a good solvent are true. Select all that apply

a. Water is a covalent compound. This allows water to dissolve other covalent compounds

b. Water is a polar molecule. This allows most ionic and polar compounds to dissolve in water

c. Water is a polar molecule. This allows most nonpolar compounds to dissolve in water

d. Water is most commonly found in the liquid state of Earth. In the liquid state, water can easily surround and dissolve solute particles.

Explanation / Answer

Statements about the properties of water and its ability to be a good solvent are true.

b. Water is a polar molecule. This allows most ionic and polar compounds to dissolve in water.

d. Water is most commonly found in the liquid state of Earth. In the liquid state, water can easily surround and dissolve solute particles.

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