Which of the following is a property of water? 

A)  Water cannot filter UV light. 
B)  Water changes temperature very quickly. 
C)  Water shrinks when it freezes. 
D)  Water is a can dissolve a variety of compounds.

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms.

UV Light

Ultraviolet light, a type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, known for its ability to disinfect and cause sunburn.

Dissolve

The process by which a substance integrates into a liquid, resulting in a homogeneous mixture or solution.