For which of the following types of compounds is water generally a good solvent?
A) ionic compounds
B) polar compounds
C) both ionic and polar compounds
D) neither ionic or polar compounds

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Water is a good solvent for both ionic and polar compounds because of its polar nature. The oxygen atom of water is electronegative and attracts electrons towards itself, making the hydrogen atoms slightly positive. This creates a partial positive and negative charge on each end of the water molecule, allowing it to effectively dissolve other polar molecules or ionic compounds by surrounding and separating their individual ions or polar molecules.

For Which of the Following Types of Compounds Is Water