Question

The attraction forces between mercury atoms in liquid mercury are stronger than the intermolecular forces between water molecules. which of the following is most likely true about mercury? it has a higher surface tension than does water. it exhibits greater capillary action than does water. it is very soluble in water.

Answer 1

The attraction forces between mercury atoms in liquid mercury are stronger than the intermolecular forces between water molecules because it has a higher surface tension than does water.

What is surface tension?

Surface tension is the propoerty of the surface of liquids by which they will shrink into the minimum possible surface area.

Surface tension of the liquid mercury is greater than the surface tension of water means cohesive attraction force between the molecules of mercury is greater than water molecules.

Hence option (A) is correct.

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