Water is particularly suited as a solvent for biosystems.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of water?
A)Water is a medium for ionization,enhancing the variety of chemical species.
B)Water is innocuous,yet a powerful solvent.
C)Water is an excellent solvent for non-polar substances.
D)Water is relatively chemically inert,yet dissolves a variety of solutes.

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Water is actually an excellent solvent for polar substances, due to its polarity and ability to form hydrogen bonds with other polar molecules. Non-polar substances, on the other hand, do not dissolve well in water. Therefore, choice C is not a characteristic of water.

Water Is Particularly Suited as a Solvent for Biosystems