Which of the following statements correctly describe the surface tension of a liquid? a. Surface tension is the amount of energy released when a liquid forms spherical droplets.
b. A polar liquid will have a higher surface tension than a nonpolar liquid.
c. Surface tension is the amount of energy required to increase the surface area of a liquid by a unit area.
d. A liquid with weak intermolecular forces will have a high surface tension, since molecules can escape from the surface more easily.
e. Surface tension is the result of a net downward and inward force on the surface particles of a liquid.