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Which of the following is solvent in jelly?
a) water                                

b) jelly crystals
c) iodine                                

d) acetic acid

a

Which of the following is solute in vinegar?
a) water                                

b) alcohol
c) iodine                                

d) acetic acid

d

Which of the following is solvent in vinegar?
a) water                                

b) sulphuric acid
c) iodine                                

d) acetic acid

a

Which of the following is solute in sea water?
a) alcohol                                             

b) salt
c) water                                 

d) calcium

b

Which of the following is solvent in sea water?
a) water                                

b) salts
c) alcohol                                             
d) acetic acid

a

Water as a Universal Solvent:

Water is called the universal solvent because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid. Water is a polar covalent molecule in which the hydrogen atom has a positive charge, whereas oxygen has a negative charge.