Which property of water allows it to dissolve substances like sodium Which property of water allows it to dissolve substances like sodium chloride and glucose but prevents it from dissolving lipids? A. pH B. polarity C. adhesion D. cohesion
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pH: This refers to the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, not its ability to dissolve other substances. B. polarity: Water is a polar molecule, meaning it has a positive and negative end. This allows it to interact with and dissolve other polar molecules and Show more…
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