Chemistry

Amari Owens

10 March, 10:13

A drop of water placed on a smooth, dry surface will form a dome-shaped droplet instead of flowing outward in different directions. Which of these best explains this observation?

A. The bonds between hydrogen and oxygen atoms are too strong.

B. The electrons in the atom attract the electrons in other atoms.

C. Water molecules at the surface experience fewer hydrogen bonds than water molecules within the liquid

D. Water molecules near the surface produce more buoyant force than water molecules within the liquid.