Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Liquid State Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the liquid state is incorrect?

• A)Liquid water is denser than ice (solid water).
• B)The viscosity of a liquid is related to its intermolecular forces-the stronger the forces, the higher the viscosity.
• C)As temperature increases, so will the viscosity of a liquid.
• D)Substances with strong intermolecular forces have high surface tension.
• E)Detergents interfere with the attractive forces among water molecules to lower the surface tension of the water.

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