Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Why Liquids Have

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes why liquids have a surface tension.

• A) Molecules exert cohesive, attractive forces between neighboring molecules.
• B) Metal ions cause the molecules to be drawn together and cause them to precipitate.
• C) Surface molecules experience unequal attraction compared to those in the liquid.
• D) Molecules act like they are contained in a thin membrane.
• E) None of the above

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