A paper clip floating on the top of water is an example of
A) capillary action.
B) viscosity.
C) hydrogen bonding.
D) surface tension.
E) dipole-dipole forces.

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The paper clip floating on top of the water is due to the surface tension of the water. The water molecules at the surface experience a net inward force, which creates a sort of "skin" or "film" on the surface of the water. This allows the paper clip to float on top and not sink.

A Paper Clip Floating on the Top of Water Is