Which of the following describes surface tension in water?

Question

Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Surface tension occurs due to ionic bonding.
A
Surface tension occurs due to ionic bonding.
(Choice B) Surface tension is caused by water molecules repelling one another.
B
Surface tension is caused by water molecules repelling one another.
(Choice C) Surface tension allows water to support small objects if they are placed carefully on its surface.
C
Surface tension allows water to support small objects if they are placed carefully on its surface.
(Choice D) Surface tension of water is weakened by hydrogen bonding.
D
Surface tension of water is weakened by hydrogen bonding.

Answer 1

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(Choice C) Surface tension allows water to support small objects if they are placed carefully on its surface.