Question

electrical bonding investigation quick check
the measurable properties of a substance, such as vapor pressure and surface tension, occur due to the strength of_____. (1 point)

○ electrical forces between particles, as given by coulomb’s law

○ gravitational forces between particles, as given by coulomb’s law

○ gravitational forces between particles, as given by newton’s law

○ electrical forces between particles, as given by newton’s law

Explanation:

Vapor pressure and surface tension are properties determined by intermolecular forces, which are electrical (Coulombic) forces between charged/partially charged particles. Coulomb’s law describes electrical forces, while Newton’s law describes gravitational forces (negligible at particle scales here).

Answer:

A. electrical forces between particles, as given by Coulomb's law