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What is it about water that makes it able to dissolve both polar covalent and iconic substances

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A solvent is simply a substance that can dissolve other molecules and compounds, which are known as solutes. ... Because of its polarity and ability to form hydrogen bonds, water makes an excellent solvent, meaning that it can dissolve many different kinds of molecules.

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