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It does not.
Surface tension of a liquid exists due to the fact that the molecules are at a higher potential when they are at the surface than when they are submerged in the bulk. A liquid system then tends to minimize its total free energy in such a way that the surface molecules, given the opportunity, "dive". Other surface molecules must replace a diving molecule on the surface and this makes the surface shrink laterally. Correspondingly, when the surface is stretched, molecules that have a smaller potential in the bulk are lifted to the surface so that work must be done and a force is required to do the stretching.
On a solid, the molecules are constrained so that they cannot move freely. Hence, they cannot "dive". For the same reason they do not move laterally and there is no mechanism that could transfer the potential difference in the direction perpendicular to a surface into actions parallel to it.
In capillary processes it often appears as if a solid would have a surface tension. Many phenomena can be nicely explained that way, but this is only because there are forces acting between a solid and a liquid, and it is the liquid that is able to adjust to them.
In physics literature you would find "Shuttleworth's equation" relating the surface tension with the surface energy on a solid. This, however, has recently been shown to be incorrect (Surface Science, 603(1): 97-101.
LM
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Why does low-surface-tension-liquids-clean-better than high-surface-tension-liquids?
Low surface tension means high wetting as it represents low contact angle. It is therefore very easy for a low surface tension water / liquid to wet the surface ( usually solid) and get rid of the dirty in a same way a surfactant does unlike a high surface tension liquid which can't wett the surface containing the dirty.... ( answered by MR BANDA) #NOTE i stand to be corrected if any error was made
Does water have a relatively high or low surface tension?
Water has a relatively high surface tension compared to other liquids due to its strong hydrogen bonding properties between water molecules. This results in the formation of a cohesive layer at the surface of water, allowing it to resist external forces and form droplets.
What is responsible for high surface tension and high specific heat in water?
elfuichee
What does high surface tension cause water to do?
High surface tension causes water to behave as if its surface had an elastic membrane, which was stretched. Due to water's high surface tension, effects like tears of wine and rain water beading on a leaf or grass happen.
What do cohesion and surface tension have in common with reference to water?
Between water molecules a big cohesion force exist; this is the cause of the high surface tension of water.
What is special characteristic of water?
cohesion, strong surface tension, unique crystalline shape when it freezes allows ice to float (less dense), high specific heat
What is the difference between high and low surface tension and how does it affect the behavior of liquids?
Surface tension is a measure of how strongly the molecules in a liquid are attracted to each other at the surface. High surface tension means the molecules are strongly attracted, creating a strong "skin" on the surface. Low surface tension means weaker attraction, resulting in a more spread-out surface. High surface tension causes liquids to form droplets and have a curved meniscus in a container, while low surface tension allows liquids to spread out more easily and wet surfaces better.
What is the difference between liquids with high surface tension and liquids with low surface tension?
Liquids with high surface tension have stronger forces between their molecules at the surface, causing them to form droplets and resist spreading. Liquids with low surface tension have weaker forces, allowing them to spread out more easily and wet surfaces.
What role does high surface tension play in indicating the strength of intermolecular forces?
High surface tension is indicative of strong intermolecular forces. This is because surface tension is a measure of the cohesive forces between molecules at the surface of a liquid. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the higher the surface tension, as the molecules are more tightly held together.
What is the reason the high surface tension of water?
The reason behind the high surface tension of water is hydrogen bonds. This very strong bond enables small insects to walk on the surface of water.
Why does low-surface-tension-liquids-clean-better than high-surface-tension-liquids?
Low surface tension means high wetting as it represents low contact angle. It is therefore very easy for a low surface tension water / liquid to wet the surface ( usually solid) and get rid of the dirty in a same way a surfactant does unlike a high surface tension liquid which can't wett the surface containing the dirty.... ( answered by MR BANDA) #NOTE i stand to be corrected if any error was made
Does water have a low surface tension?
Water has a relatively high surface tension compared to other liquids, due to hydrogen bonding.
Which solution would provide the maximum support for a water strider which can move on the surface of a liquid?
A maximum support is offered by a liquid with a high surface tension.
Does water have a relatively high or low surface tension?
Water has a relatively high surface tension compared to other liquids due to its strong hydrogen bonding properties between water molecules. This results in the formation of a cohesive layer at the surface of water, allowing it to resist external forces and form droplets.
What is responsible for high surface tension and high specific heat in water?
elfuichee
Does water have a low surface tension compared to other liquids?
Yes, water has a relatively high surface tension compared to other liquids.
What does high surface tension cause water to do?
High surface tension causes water to behave as if its surface had an elastic membrane, which was stretched. Due to water's high surface tension, effects like tears of wine and rain water beading on a leaf or grass happen.
