The surface tension of a liquid:

a. does not vary with temperature. c. increases as tem-perature decreases.
b. increases as tem-perature increases. d. decreases as tem-perature increases.


ANS: D
The surface tension of any given liquid varies inversely with its temperature. Adding heat to a liquid causes the molecules to move more vigorously and break the bonds that are holding them in liquid form.

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