What property of water molecules leads to high surface tension?

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Chemistry

Braylon Reyes

2 April, 12:10

What property of water molecules leads to high surface tension?

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Braniac · Answer 1

"Cohesion" is the property of water molecules that leads to high surface tension.

Surface tension is defined as the energy or the work required to increase the surface area of a liquid as a result of intermolecular forces.

In water molecules, the hydrogen ends, which are positive compared to oxygen ends, cause the water molecules to stick together, thus, increasing its surface tension.