What name is given to a quantitative measure of the elastic force in the surface of a liquid?
A) Surface tension
B) Adhesion
C) Polarity
D) Capillary action
E) Cohesion

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The quantitative measure of the elastic force in the surface of a liquid is called surface tension. This is the force that holds the surface molecules of a liquid together and causes a liquid to minimize its surface area. Adhesion, polarity, capillary action, and cohesion are related concepts, but do not specifically refer to the elastic force in a liquid's surface.

What Name Is Given to a Quantitative Measure of the Elastic