Which of the following characteristics describes water's ability to act as nature's solvent?
A. The polar nature of water molecules attracts hydrophobic compounds, encouraging dissolution.
B. The nonpolar nature of water molecules allows polar substances to dissolve easily in water.
C. The polar nature of water molecules repels hydrophilic compounds, preventing dissolution.
D. The polar nature of water molecules allows other polar and ionic substances to dissolve easily in water.