Which of the following is an important property of water?

AWater is a good solvent.
BWater lacks cohesive properties.
CWater easily changes from liquid to gas.
DWater temperature rises and falls quickly

Verified Answer :

AWater is a good solvent. Think about the oceans and how salt is dissolved in the water

Answer: a. Water is a good solvent.

Explanation:

Water is considered as universal solvent as it numerous substances can be dissolved in water which cannot be dissolved in any other solvent. Water molecules exhibit polar arrangement of oxygen and hydrogen this conformation allows the water molecules to become attracted to many other types of molecules. This makes water suitable for the dissolution of chemicals, biological materials and others in it.