Water is a good solvent because
A) it expands when it freezes.
B) it has an asymmetrical charge distribution (one end is positive and the other negative).
C) it undergoes phase changes over a relatively narrow range of temperatures.
D) it is transparent.

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Water has an asymmetrical charge distribution with the oxygen atom having a partial negative charge and hydrogen atoms having a partial positive charge. This allows it to dissolve polar substances, making it a good solvent.

Water Is a Good Solvent Because