Molecular bonding: Physical Properties
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Consider two liquids: pentane, C5H12, and a light mineral oil, C12H26.
a. In the table below identify which liquid is being described.
b. A student observed that a drop of water spreads on a glass surface while on a paraffin coated glass surface it beads. The student’s explanation for this is: “The interaction between water and paraffin is strong because it forms a bead.” Is the student correct or incorrect? Explain