What is the term for the energy required to increase the surface area of a liqui

Practice Questions

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What is the term for the energy required to increase the surface area of a liquid?
  1. Viscosity
  2. Surface tension
  3. Cohesion
  4. Adhesion

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the energy required to increase the surface area of a liquid?
  • Step 1: Understand that liquids have a surface area, which is the outer layer of the liquid.
  • Step 2: Recognize that when you want to increase the surface area of a liquid, you need to add energy.
  • Step 3: Learn that this energy is specifically called 'surface tension.'
  • Step 4: Conclude that surface tension is the term used to describe the energy needed to increase the surface area of a liquid.
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