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18 February, 22:11

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. 19 February, 00:30
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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.
  2. 19 February, 01:09
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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
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