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Solvent — Definition & Overview

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Solvent — Definition & Overview

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Water is often termed the "universal solvent." Which of the following solutes will not dissolve in it?

Choose one answer

Option A: A

Sugar, C $_{6}$ H $_{12}$ O $_{6}$

Option B: B

Methane, CH $_{4}$

Option C: C

Chalk, CaCO $_{3}$

Option D: D

All of these dissolve in water.

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