Chapter 11, Problem 23RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason of formation of beads by water when placed on a polyethylene surface is to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

The various kinds of interactions that bind a molecule are known as intermolecular forces. These can be forces of dispersion, dipole-dipole, ion-dipole, and hydrogen bonding.

Hydrogen bonds are formed between the hydrogen atom and another electronegative atom, such as oxygen, fluorine.