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Which property of water best explains why the water used by plants and animals today has been present on Earth for millions of years?
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3. Water
Properties of Water- The Universal Solvent
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A solution in which water is the solvent is called a(n) _______________ solution.
A
Polar.
B
Aqueous.
C
Hydrophobic.
D
Complete.
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Identify the key term in the question: 'solution in which water is the solvent'.
Understand that the term 'solvent' refers to the substance in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.
Recall that when water is the solvent, the solution is specifically referred to as an 'aqueous solution'.
Recognize that 'aqueous' comes from the Latin word 'aqua', meaning water, indicating that water is the solvent.
Differentiate between the options provided: 'polar', 'hydrophobic', and 'complete', and understand why 'aqueous' is the correct term for a solution with water as the solvent.
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