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23 September, 10:01

8. Which feature of water explains why water has a high surface tension?

A. water is the universal solvent and dissolves other molecules

B. water is a thermal mediator and resists changes to temperature

C. water is the liquid that diffuses into cells and spreads out in the cytoplasm

D. water is a polar molecule and creates partial bonds between other molecules

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  1. 23 September, 10:16
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    D.

    It wouldnt be universal since its talking about dissolving and with high surface tension its the bonds interacting with other molecules
  2. 23 September, 10:17
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    Answer: D

    Explanation: Water's high surface tension is due to the hydrogen bonding in water molecules. Water molecules form these bonds in the liquid as well as deeper in the liquid.
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