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Why does a sample of oil evaporate more slowly than a sample of water of the same amount?
A. Intermolecular forces are stronger in the oil sample.
B. The sample of oil has lower viscosity.
C. The sample of oil has a larger surface area.
D. The density of oil is lower than that of water.
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- 7 days ago
Just to be annoying, a and b could be right. It's a really badly worded question.
- ?Lv 77 days ago
A. The molecular weight of the oil is a lot higher than water. So intermolecular forces are greater.
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