(a)
Interpretation:
Whether surface tension depends on the strength of intermolecular forces or not needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction :
The physical properties are those properties which can change the physical nature of a substance and does not affect the chemical composition.
(b)
Interpretation:
Whether viscosity depends on the strength of intermolecular forces or not needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction :
The physical properties are those properties which can change the physical nature of a substance and does not affect the chemical composition.
(c)
Interpretation:
Whether melting point depends on the strength of intermolecular forces or not needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction :
The physical properties are those properties which can change the physical nature of a substance and does not affect the chemical composition.
(d)
Interpretation:
Whether boiling point depends on the strength of intermolecular forces or not needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction :
The physical properties are those properties which can change the physical nature of a substance and does not affect the chemical composition.
(e)
Interpretation:
Whether vapor pressure depends on the strength of intermolecular forces or not needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction :
The physical properties are those properties which can change the physical nature of a substance and does not affect the chemical composition.
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