Water is often called "universal solvent" because may substances can be dissolved in water. what property of water allows it to be such a versatile solvent?
a. purity
b. polarity and cohesion
c. high heat capasity
d. expanding upon freezing

The table presents the average day and night temperatures in five cities. it also reveals whether a city receives substantial rainfall (wet climate) or little rainfall (dry climate). which city’s rocks are likeliest to experience frost wedging, and why? a) city a because the consistently subzero temperature would prevent water from melting b) city b because it is a wet region and the temperature fluctuates around the freezing point c) city c because it receives plenty of rain fall and the weather is moderately cool d) city d because the hot and dry weather would cause rocks to absorb water