Which Statement About Surface Tension Is FALSE

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement about surface tension is FALSE?

• A)Liquids tend to minimize their surface area.
• B)Molecules on the surface of the liquid have fewer molecules to interact with.
• C)Increased intermolecular forces increase surface tension.
• D)Items with densities lower than water will sink due to surface tension.
• E)All of the above statements are true.

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