Question

malia was able to make a paperclip float on the surface of water. what will most likely happen to the paperclip if a drop of dishwashing detergent is added near it?
soap is a surfactant that increases the intermolecular forces of water allowing the paperclip to continue to float.
soap makes the water less viscous making the paperclip sink.
soap is a surfactant that disrupts the intermolecular forces of water making the paperclip sink.
soap makes the water more viscous allowing the paperclip to continue to float.

Explanation:

surfactant that breaks these cohesive forces, reducing surface tension. Without sufficient surface tension to support its weight, the paperclip sinks.

Answer:

surfactant that breaks these cohesive forces, reducing surface tension. Without sufficient surface tension to support its weight, the paperclip sinks.