Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Liquid State Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Liquids are about 1000 times denser than gases.
• B)Liquids are normally about 90-95% as dense as their corresponding solid.
• C)The viscosity of a liquid is a measure of its resistance to flow.
• D)Molecules with high intermolecular forces will have high surface tension.
• E)Surface tension increases as temperature increases.

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