JEE Main 2023 — Surface Chemistry Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift
Question
Based on the given figure, the number of correct statement/s is/are __________.
A. Surface tension is the outcome of equal attractive and repulsive forces acting on the liquid molecule in bulk.
B. Surface tension is due to uneven forces acting on the molecules present on the surface.
C. The molecule in the bulk can never come to the liquid surface.
D. The molecules on the surface are responsible for vapour pressure if the system is a closed system.
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(B) Surface tension is due to uneven forces acting on the molecules present on the surface
(D) The molecules on the surface are responsible for vapor pressure if the system is a closed system
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