Which compound would you expect to have greater surface tension, acetone [(CH3)2CO] or water (H20)? Explain. es)
A)
Acetone. This molecule has more instances of hydrogen bonding then
water
B)
Water. Surface tension increases with increasing intermolecular forces, and
water can hydrogen bond while acetone cannot.
Acetone. Surface tension increases with increasing intermolecular forces.
They both can hydrogen bond but acetone molecules are larger creating
stronger London dispersion forces.
Water. Surface tension increases with increasing intermolecular forces.
They both can hydrogen bond but water molecules due to their shape, can
pack more tightly and stick together easier.
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