AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PROPERTIES OF WATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Surface tension is caused by ____
A
strong cohesion between water molecules
B
strong adhesion between the water molecules
C
condensation
D
water cycle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cohesion force exists between hydrogen atoms and cohesion holds hydrogen bonds together to create surface tension on water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cohesion holds hydrogen bonds together to create surface tension on water. Since water is attracted to other molecules, adhesive forces pull the water toward other molecules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Surface tension is due to the cohesive forces between the molecules of the given liquid.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water has an unusually high surface tension because of the relatively high attraction of water molecules to each other through a web of hydrogen bonds, water has a higher surface tension than most other liquids.

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