Question

which statement describes the relationship between bonding and surface tension?
a. the more hydrogen bonds a molecule can make, the lower the surface tension.
b. the more hydrogen bonds a molecule can make, the higher the surface tension.
c. the more ionic bonds a molecule can make, the higher the surface tension.
d. the more ionic bonds a molecule can make, the lower the surface tension.

Explanation:

Surface tension is related to the strength of intermolecular forces. Hydrogen - bonding is an intermolecular force. More hydrogen - bonds mean stronger intermolecular attractions, which leads to higher surface tension. Ionic bonds are intramolecular forces and not directly related to surface - tension in the context of this question.

Answer:

B. The more hydrogen bonds a molecule can make, the higher the surface tension.