Identify which of the following statements describing the properties of water are true and which statements are false. Water is able to dissolve nonpolar substances. The attraction between water molecules and their surroundings is called evaporation. Water molecules repel other water molecules. A significant amount of energy is needed to overcome the attraction between molecules.
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Water is able to dissolve nonpolar substances: This statement is **false**. Water is a polar solvent and is more likely to dissolve polar substances. Nonpolar substances are more likely to dissolve in nonpolar solvents. Show more…
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