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:

Soap is a surfactant. It reduces the surface - tension of water by disrupting the intermolecular forces (hydrogen bonds) between water molecules. The surface - tension of water is what allows the paperclip to float initially. When the surface - tension is reduced, the paperclip sinks.

Answer:

Soap is a surfactant that disrupts the intermolecular forces of water making the paperclip sink.