What is the primary cause of surface tension in liquids?

A. Molecular weight
B. Viscosity
C. Intermolecular forces
D. Density

Answer: Intermolecular forces

Additional Information: Surface tension in liquids is primarily caused by intermolecular forces between molecules.

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