Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 9 - Liquids, Solids, and Materials - Questions for Review and Thought - Review Questions - Page 421: 2

Answer

Example: Water

Work Step by Step

We know that surface tension is caused by strong intermolecular forces between the molecules. Thus, molecules that exhibit hydrogen bonding (such as water) and other cohesive attractive forces exhibit the greatest surface tension.
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