Which statement best explains why water is known as a universal solvent?

The attractive force between polar water molecules and nearby nonpolar molecules is strong.

The attractive force between polar water molecules and other nearby water molecules is strong.

The attractive force between polar water molecules and nearby nonpolar molecules is weak.

The attractive force between polar water molecules and other nearby water molecules is weak.

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Khalil Mcclain

Biology

2 December, 07:02

Which statement best explains why water is known as a universal solvent?

The attractive force between polar water molecules and nearby nonpolar molecules is strong.

The attractive force between polar water molecules and other nearby water molecules is strong.

The attractive force between polar water molecules and nearby nonpolar molecules is weak.

The attractive force between polar water molecules and other nearby water molecules is weak.

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Raul Maynard · Answer 1

The attractive force between polar water molecules and other nearby water molecules is strong.

The attractive force between polar water molecules and nearby nonpolar molecules is weak.

These two are correct!