Why is water considered "the universal solvent"? O a Water is considered the universal solvent only because of its abundance on the earth. Water dissolves any polar or nonpolar substance. b Water dissolves nonpolar substances readily, unlike most other fluids. d. Water readily causes polar substances to come apart, making it an excellent biological solvent. Launcher US

Why is water considered "the universal solvent"? O a Water is considered the universal solvent only because of its abundance on the earth. Water dissolves any polar or nonpolar substance. b Water dissolves nonpolar substances readily, unlike most other fluids. d. Water readily causes polar substances to come apart, making it an excellent biological solvent. Launcher US

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