Why might a solvent like turpentine be better for removing grease and grime than water?
A) Like dissolves like.
B) Oil and grease have similar interatomic forces as the turpentine and so are more soluble.
C) Water is too polar and doesn't interact well with the nonpolar oils.
D) Oil and grease have very limited solubility in the water.
E) all of the above
Answer: E
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