5. Why is capillary rise less with hexane than with water, as shown below? hexane water O A Hexane is less polar OB Hexane has less cohesion between its molecules. OC Hexane creates weaker adhesive forces OD All of the above

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5. Why is capillary rise less with hexane than with water, as shown below?
hexane
water
O A Hexane is less polar
OB. Hexane has less cohesion between its molecules.
OC. Hexane creates weaker adhesive forces
OD All of the above
Transcribed Image Text:5. Why is capillary rise less with hexane than with water, as shown below? hexane water O A Hexane is less polar OB. Hexane has less cohesion between its molecules. OC. Hexane creates weaker adhesive forces OD All of the above
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