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QuizMultiple Choice

Properties of Water

Question 10 • AFC Chemistry B S3

Which statement best explains water’s ability to dissolve covalent compounds?

Answer
A
Water can dissolve polar covalent compounds through dipole-dipole interactions.
B
Water can dissolve nonpolar covalent compounds through hydrogen-bonding interactions.
C
Water can dissolve polar covalent compounds through ion-dipole interactions.
D
Water can dissolve nonpolar covalent compounds through dipole-dipole interactions.