AP EAMCET2015ChemistryStates of Matter
Which one of the following is the wrong statement about the liquid?
Options
- AIt has intermolecular force of attraction
- BEvaporation of liquids increase with the decrease of surface area
- CIt resembles a gas near the critical temperature
- DIt is an intermediate state between gaseous and solid state
Correct answer
B. Evaporation of liquids increase with the decrease of surface area
Step-by-step solution
When surface area decreases, less liquid will be exposed to air and therefore, less amount of water can evaporate in a given time period.