Question

question 16
which of the following is considered the \universal solvent\ because it is
the most abundant solvent in the human body?

glucose

water (h₂o)

oxygen (o₂)

carbon dioxide (co₂)

Explanation:

To determine the "universal solvent" and the most abundant solvent in the human body, we analyze each option:

• Glucose is a solute (a sugar, not a solvent) that dissolves in water.
• Water ($\ce{H_2O}$) is known as the universal solvent because of its polarity, which allows it to dissolve many substances. It is also the most abundant solvent in the human body, making up a large portion of bodily fluids and tissues.
• Oxygen ($\ce{O_2}$) is a gas that is transported in the blood (dissolved in plasma or bound to hemoglobin) but is not a solvent.
• Carbon dioxide ($\ce{CO_2}$) is a gas that is transported in the blood (dissolved or as bicarbonate) but is not a solvent.

Answer:

B. Water ($\ce{H_2O}$)