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Do detergents lower the surface tension of water by interfering with the formation of hydrogen bonds?
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Detergent has both a non-polar end and a polar end. This polar end grabs onto the hydrogen bonds formed by the polar nature of water, and grabs at them more strongly than the water grabs at each other.
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Does cohesion create surface tension in water?
Cohesion of water molecules occurs through the formation of hydrogen bonds between molecules
What is a convection precipitatiom?
Dew formation. Rain drop production. Condensate formation on a cold surface.
What is the function of detergent?
Detergents are surfactants, meaning that they lower the surface tension of liquids. This helps them clean materials and remove stains.
Is there any water on the planet Neptune?
yes, the planet Neptune includes water in all the gases on the planet, like methane, ammonia, helium and hydrogen.
Why the hydrogen gas collected from the reaction of the metal with acid is called wet hydrogen gas?
Wet hydrogen is collected over a water surface.
What liquid can break surface tension?
Soap, detergents.
Does cohesion create surface tension in water?
Cohesion of water molecules occurs through the formation of hydrogen bonds between molecules
What surface processes produce surface formation?
rock
Surfactant helps to prevent the alveoli from collapsing by what?
Interfering with the cohesiveness of water molecules, thereby reducing the surface tension of alveolar fluid.
Is soap the only substance that can break the waters surface tension?
detergents and water striders can also do that.
Describe two ways in which phosphates can get into surface water?
Laundry detergents and fertilizers are the two important sources. The detergents seep into the ground water and eventually enter surface water. Similarly, run off from farms and residential homes can pollute canals, streams and ultimately lakes.
Why are soaps detergents harmful to the environment?
Soap detergents are harmful to the environment because they reduce the surface tension of the water. Once this happens, aquatic life will absorb the phenols, pesticides and other pollutants in the water.
What formation explains the formation and movement of the outer surface os the earth?
the theory of plate tectonics
What is a convection precipitatiom?
Dew formation. Rain drop production. Condensate formation on a cold surface.
Is mercury's surface made of?
rockyMercury surface is made of hydrogen , and helium .
What are the essential condition for shadow formation?
a light surface; a surface; and an opaque object between the light source and the surface.
What is the function of detergent?
Detergents are surfactants, meaning that they lower the surface tension of liquids. This helps them clean materials and remove stains.
