5. How does temperature change affect surface tension?

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Demarcus Dudley

11 March, 14:17

5. How does temperature change affect surface tension?

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Orlando Hooper · Answer 1

Surface tension decreases when temperature increases because cohesive forces decrease with an increase of molecular thermal activity. The influence of the surrounding environment is due to the adhesive action liquid molecules have at the interface.

Nayeli Burgess · Answer 2

Surface tension decreases when temperature increases because cohesive forces decrease with an increase of molecular thermal activity