how does the surface tension of water compare with the surfae tensions of most other liquids?

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how does the surface tension of water compare with the surfae tensions of most other liquids?

higher
lower
same
higher when a surfactant is added

2007-03-19 12:21:20 · 3 answers · asked by ALI L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The difference in surface tension is the result of a difference in density. There is a direct proportional relationship in this physical phenomenon

2007-03-19 12:26:28 · answer #1 · answered by Ke Xu Long 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the surface tension of water is very high due to the presence of hydrogen bonding compared to other substances. the hydrogen bonding allows the molecules to attract to each other very well, that is why some bugs can actually walk on water.

2007-03-19 19:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by smile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

higher

2007-03-19 19:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by watanake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋