________is the property of liquid responsible for its tendency to form a spherical drop on a flat surface.

Steam

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Boiling water

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Steam and boiling water.

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Cold water

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Solution

The correct option is D
Cold water

Surface tension is the property of liquids due to attractive forces between molecules present on its outer layer. Due to cohesive forces liquids have the tendency to occupy a minimum surface area and a liquid has a tendency to form a spherical drop.

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