Question

Give below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: The surface tension of a liquid is the combined strength of the polar of dispersion forces that are pulling on the molecules in the surface of the liquid.
Reason R: The addition of small quantities ion of impurities will alter the surface tension.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Answer 2

The correct answer is(B): Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A