MCQ
Why water is called an universal solvent?
- ABecause plants use water for taking minerals from the soil
- ✓Water can dissolve a wide variety of substances
- CWater is clear and transparent
- DNone of the above
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Answer
Correct option: B.
Water can dissolve a wide variety of substances
Water can dissolve a wide variety of substances that is why water is known as a universal solvent. Plant use this property of water for taking minerals from the soil.
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