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It would appear that the more general question of various organic
molecules
affecting the surface tension of water was something known to the ancient
Greeks and Romans. Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) wrote of divers adding oil to water to make it easier to see to the bottom. However, the first person to try to put things on an experimental footing was none other than Benjamin Franklin. He studied the effects of oil in smoothing wind ripples on pond and began the investigations of the effect of organic substances on surface tension.However, with regard to soap, it would appear that the first person to study this scientifically was Agnes Pockels (1862-1935). She was an "amateur" German scientist.
Tosan Omaghomi(toriomas@Yahoo.co.uk) Ukraine.
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What is a force that acts on particles at a liquids surface?
Surface tension is the force that acts on particles at a liquid's surface. It is caused by the cohesive forces between the liquid molecules, which creates a barrier that resists the penetration of external objects or forces. This force is responsible for phenomena such as capillary action and the formation of droplets.
What is the surface tension of toothpaste?
The surface tension of toothpaste can vary depending on its formulation, but generally, toothpaste has a surface tension similar to that of water, which is around 72 mN/m. However, additives such as surfactants or thickeners can affect the surface tension of toothpaste.
What do you expect to see if the liquid surface tension is less than or equal to the critical surface tension of a surface?
If the liquid surface tension is less than or equal to the critical surface tension of a surface, you would expect the liquid to spread out and wet the surface. This is because the liquid will be able to overcome the cohesive forces holding it together and adhere to the surface.
Surface Tension is found in what?
Surface tension is found in liquids and it is the result of the cohesive forces between the molecules at the surface of the liquid. This creates a "skin" on the surface of the liquid that resists external forces.
What is the tightness across the surface of water caused by the polar molecules pulling on each other called?
AnswerIt is called surface tension.Erosion is the process of Weathering and transport of solids.
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.
What is surface tension coefficient?
Surface tension coefficient, also known as surface tension, is the force acting on the surface of a liquid that causes it to behave like a stretched elastic membrane. It is a measure of the strength of the attractive forces between molecules at the surface of a liquid. The higher the surface tension, the more difficult it is to break the surface of the liquid.
What is a force that acts on particles at a liquids surface?
Surface tension is the force that acts on particles at a liquid's surface. It is caused by the cohesive forces between the liquid molecules, which creates a barrier that resists the penetration of external objects or forces. This force is responsible for phenomena such as capillary action and the formation of droplets.
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.
Is surface tension a solid liquid or gas?
Surface tension is a characteristic of liquids.
What is surface tension in hydrocarbons?
Each liquid hydrocarbon has a different surface tension.
What is the scientific name for surface tension?
The scientific name for surface tension is interfacial tension. It refers to the property of a liquid that causes its surface to act like a thin, elastic sheet.
How does surface tension of water compare with the surface tension of most other liquid?
The surface tension of water is higher than that of most other liquids. Water has a surface tension of 7.29 * 10-2 J/m2 at 20oC.
What is surface tension.?
Surface tension is defined as the elasticlike force that exists at the surface.
