Complete the following statements.
- Water is called the "universal $\square$ because of its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances. This is primarily due to the fact that water molecules are $\square$
- However, there are some substances that water cannot dissolve, such as oils and fats. These substances are $\square$ and therefore do not interact effectively with water.

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∻Solution∻ ‖ 1 ⋮ **Identify the term for water**: Water is often referred to as the "universal solvent" because of its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances. This is primarily due to the fact that water molecules are polar. ‖ ‖ 2 ⋮ **Identify substances water cannot dissolve**: However, there are some substances that water cannot dissolve, such as oils and fats. These substances are nonpolar and therefore do not interact effectively with water. ‖ ∻Answer∻ ⚹ Water is called the "universal solvent" because of its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances. This is primarily due to the fact that water molecules are polar. However, there are some substances that water cannot dissolve, such as oils and fats. These substances are nonpolar and therefore do not interact effectively with water. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Water as a universal solvent ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Water is known as the universal solvent due to its polarity, which allows it to dissolve many substances. Nonpolar substances like oils and fats do not dissolve in water because they do not interact effectively with polar water molecules. ⚹◊What properties of water allow it to be called the "universal solvent"?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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