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It's not an element, but a compound that's called the universal solvent, and that compound is water. The strong polar nature of water means that it dissolves many polar covalent and ionic substances.

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Water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid.

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An organic solvent or a mixture of organic solvents. But a true universal solvent doesn't exist.

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Water is often referred to as the universal solvent.

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What is another name for the universal solvent?

An universal solvent doesn't exist.


What is the liquid of a universal solvent?

"The Universal Solvent" is a nerdy nickname for water. It got the name because it is able to dissolve more solids than any other liquids on Earth. This is due to its hydrogen bond.


What is the name of the substance that dissolves?

This substance is called solvent.


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