is the property of liquids due to which there is a resistance to movement between two layers of a liquid.

viscosity

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volatility

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surface tension

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Solution

The correct option is A viscosity
Volatility explains the ease with which a liquid can evaporate.

Surface tension is the force of attraction experienced by the molecules that are present on surface of a liquid.

Viscosity is the property of liquids due to which there is a resistance to movement between two liquid layers.

Therefore viscosity is the answer.

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