CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2006 - Question 28

Chemistry 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 28: Water has the ability to dissolve almost all substances because its molecule has a structure with

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
Water has the ability to dissolve almost all substances because its molecule has a structure with
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

Water has the ability to dissolve many substances because its molecule has a structure with one positive end and one negative end. The water molecule (H2O) is polar, meaning it has a partial negative charge near the oxygen atom and partial positive charges near the hydrogen atoms. This polarity allows water molecules to interact with and surround ions and polar molecules, facilitating the dissolution of a wide range of substances in water.