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? asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 2 weeks ago

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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  • 2 weeks ago

    Just to be annoying, a and b could be right. It's a really badly worded question.

  • ?
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    2 weeks ago

    A.  The molecular weight of the oil is a lot higher than water.  So intermolecular forces are greater.

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