What Is One Chemical Explanation for Why Small Objects Can

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is one chemical explanation for why small objects can be supported by the surface tension in water?

• A) For the item to sink, the downward force has to overcome the attractive force between the molecules.
• B) The natural buoyancy of the object prevents it from sinking.
• C) Hydrophobic structures on the surface of the object prevent water from interacting strongly with the material.
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above.

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