Which analogy best represents a supersaturated solution? an empty elevator that has a maximum load of 20 people a single person in an elevator that has a maximum load of 20 people 20 people in an elevator that has a maximum load of 20 people 25 people in an elevator that has a maximum load of 20 people

25 people in an elevator that has a maximum load of 20 people

Explanation: Supersaturated solution is defined as the solution in which more amount of solute particles is present than the solvent particles.

1. An empty elevator that has a maximum load of 20 people represents a pure solvent in which no solute is dissolved.

2. A single person in an elevator that has a maximum load of 20 people represents an unsaturated solution in which more solute particles can be dissolved in the solvent.

3. 20 people in an elevator that has a maximum load of 20 people. represents a saturated solution in which no more solute particles can be dissolved in the solvent.

4. 25 people in an elevator that has a maximum load of 20 people represents a supersaturated solution in which in which more amount of solute particles is present than the solvent particles.

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.

the answer is c i took the test