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A student is comparing the properties of two liquids, X and Y. They observe that liquid X has a higher surface tension than liquid Y. Based on this observation, which statement regarding the intermolecular forces in the two liquids is most likely true?Select one:a.Both liquids have similar intermolecular forces.b.The intermolecular forces do not affect surface tension.c.Liquid X has weaker intermolecular forces than liquid Y.d.Liquid X has stronger intermolecular forces than liquid Y.

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A student is comparing the properties of two liquids, X and Y. They observe that liquid X has a higher surface tension than liquid Y. Based on this observation, which statement regarding the intermolecular forces in the two liquids is most likely true?Select one:a.Both liquids have similar intermolecular forces.b.The intermolecular forces do not affect surface tension.c.Liquid X has weaker intermolecular forces than liquid Y.d.Liquid X has stronger intermolecular forces than liquid Y.

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d. Liquid X has stronger intermolecular forces than liquid Y.

This is because surface tension is a measure of the strength of a liquid's intermolecular forces. A higher surface tension indicates stronger intermolecular forces. Therefore, if liquid X has a higher surface tension than liquid Y, it suggests that liquid X has stronger intermolecular forces.

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