Which mechanism enables surface water to persist as liquid?

💡 Explanation

Hydrogen bonding creates intermolecular forces between water molecules due to hydrogen's partial positive charge. This enhances cohesion; therefore water remains liquid at higher temperatures, rather than vaporizing easily due to lower-strength London dispersion forces influencing small molecules.

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