Surface tension of water is the physical property of hydrogen bonding that makes the water molecule. The way that this works is that a water molecule (H2O) is a polar molecule. This is because the oxygen has a much higher electronegative value than the hydrogen. This means that the oxygen gets a lot higher 'share' of the shared electrons than the hydrogen does. This gives oxygen a very high partial negative charge, and the hydrogen a very high partial positive charge. Because of these high partial charges on each end of the molecule, they are very highly attracted to each other
This makes a strong type of intermolecular force called a hydrogen bond. The hydrogen bond 'pulls' the water molecules towards each other. So when in the centre of a water molecule the hydrogen bonds go in every direction. But when they are on the outside of a mass of water they are attracted only by molecules inside the mass of water. This makes a 'film' over the surface of the water.
The surface tension of water is due to cohesive forces between water molecules. Density does not directly affect surface tension, but impurities or additives can alter it. Essentially, the surface tension of water remains constant regardless of its density.
Yes, surface tension can change when bleach is added to water. Bleach is a surfactant that can reduce the surface tension of water by disrupting the hydrogen bonding between water molecules. This can lead to a decrease in surface tension and cause water to spread more easily.
capillary action is a common consequence of surface tension.
Yes, water temperature can affect surface tension on a penny. As water temperature increases, surface tension generally decreases. This means that with higher water temperature, the water is less likely to bead up and more likely to spread out on the penny, reducing the surface tension.
Surface tension is the property of liquids that allows a paperclip to float on water. Surface tension is caused by the cohesive forces between water molecules, creating a "skin" on the surface strong enough to support the weight of the paperclip.
The surface tension of water is increased for salted water.Sodium chloride increase the surface tension of water.
A needle can float on water due to surface tension. When the needle is carefully placed on the surface of the water, its weight is not enough to break the surface tension created by the water molecules, causing it to float.
surface tension
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.
No, mercury has a higher surface tension.
Surface tension is the tightness across the surface of water caused by the attraction between water molecules.
A water skipper is able to walk on water based on surface tension.
The surface tension of water is due to cohesive forces between water molecules. Density does not directly affect surface tension, but impurities or additives can alter it. Essentially, the surface tension of water remains constant regardless of its density.
it is when water molecules in the water form a 'wall'.Pond skaters have legs that spread out away from their bodies, lowering the pressure exerted by their weight and not breaking the surface tension of the water
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It weakens the surface tension of water allowing us to blow BUBBLES!! :D
It weakens the surface tension of water allowing us to blow BUBBLES!! :D