Question

Which of the following allows for water molecules to have high surface

tension?
strong covalent bonds between water molecules
weak ionic bonds between water molecules
weak hydrogen bonds between water molecules
strong hydrogen bonds between water molecules
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Answer 1

Among common liquids, water exhibits a distinctly high surface tension due to strong hydrogen bonding between its molecules. As a result of this high surface tension, the surface of water represents a relatively “tough skin” that can withstand considerable force without breaking. A steel needle carefully placed on water will float.