Physics, 23.10.2020 20:10 janeou17xn

U (a) What is surface tension? Explain the phenomenon in terms of intermolecular
forces.
(b) Describe a simple experiment to demonstrate
the surface tension of a liquid.
(c) State three examples to illustrate the effects
of surface tension.
(d) Why does water wet a clean glass surface
whereas mercury does not?
(e) State two methods by which the surface
tension of a liquid may be reduced.
(SSCE)

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