Question

    The surface tension of water on adding detergent to it

    A increases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B decreases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C no change Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D becomes zero Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the solid and liquid phase, water molecules are bonded to each other by virtue of an interaction between hydrogen atoms on one molecule and the oxygen atom of another the process is referred to as "hydrogen bonding." The result is a kind of "skin" on liquid water's surface.

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