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Surface tension is defined as the elasticlike force that exists at the surface.
Brenden Bosco
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∙ 6y agoSurface tension is the property of a liquid which resists deformation of its surface. A surface exerts a force outward and perpendicular to the surface when it is being deformed. The surface tension is the energy per unit area necessary to create a larger surface area of a liquid. The cause of surface tension is the cohesive (polar) forces between molecules in the liquid.
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What is a force that acts on particles at a liquids surface?
Surface tension. It always tends to acquire minimum surface area thats why water droplets form spherical shape.
Surface Tension is found in what?
Surface tension is found in Liquid
What is surface tension coefficient?
define coefficient of surface tension
What liquid have the strongest surface tension?
Mercury is the liquid with the strongest surface tension.
Is the inward force among the molecules of a liquid?
The inward force among the molecules of a liquid is Surface Tension
What is the effect of sodium chloride on the surface tension of water?
The surface tension of water is increased for salted water.Sodium chloride increase the surface tension of water.
How do you break the surface tension?
Adding surfactants the surface tension decrease.
Does water have the highest surface tension?
No, mercury has a higher surface tension.
Is surface tension a solid liquid or gas?
Surface tension is a characteristic of liquids.
Effect of Temperature on Surface Tension?
surface tension decreases with the increase of temperature
How does temperature affect surface tension?
As the temperature rises, surface tension decreases.
What is surface tension in hydrocarbons?
Each liquid hydrocarbon has a different surface tension.
