A liquid will "wet" a surface if:
A)the liquid has a lesser density than the surface
B)the forces between the liquid molecules are weak
C)the liquid has a low vapor pressure
D)the forces between the molecules and the surface are greater than the forces between the molecules of the liquid
E)The liquid has low viscosity and the surface is smooth

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The ability of a liquid to wet a surface depends on the relative strength of the intermolecular forces between the liquid molecules and the surface. If the forces between the molecules and the surface are greater than the forces between the molecules of the liquid, the liquid will spread out on the surface and "wet" it. This is known as surface tension. None of the other options would cause a liquid to wet a surface.

A Liquid Will "Wet" a Surface If