QUIZ: Most Can’t Pass This Basic Science Test

Which of these will not dissolve in water?

Retry Correct Incorrect Although water is known as “universal solvent” because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid, it won’t dissolve sand because its bond isn’t strong enough to do so. The sand will just settle to the bottom of the water.

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Which of these will not dissolve in water?

• Salt
• Sand
• Coffee
• Sugar