A Dust Particle Floating on a Water Surface Illustrates

question 151

Multiple Choice

A dust particle floating on a water surface illustrates

• A) surface tension.
• B) chemical tension.
• C) static electricity.
• D) heat capacity.
• E) hydrophilic attraction.

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