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Report about Surface Tension

1. Introduction
• Definition of
Surface Tension:
Surface tension
is the tendency of liquid surfaces to shrink to the
minimum surface area due to cohesive forces
between molecules.
• Importance of Surface Tension in Nature and
Technology: Examples include water droplets
forming on leaves, insects walking on water, and
its role in various industrial processes.
• Purpose of the Report: This report aims to explain
surface tension, its underlying principles, factors
that influence it, and its applications in different
fields.
Report about Surface Tension

2. Understanding
Surface Tension
• Molecular Basis of
Surface Tension:
o Cohesion and Adhesion: Describe how
cohesive forces between molecules of the
same substance create surface tension, while
adhesion affects interactions with other
materials.
o Explanation of the "Skin Effect": The surface
layer acts like a stretched elastic membrane.
• Factors Affecting Surface Tension:
o Temperature: Surface tension decreases with
an increase in temperature.
o Impurities: Adding substances like soap
reduces surface tension.
• Examples in Everyday Life: Formation of water
droplets, capillary action in plants, and bubble
formation.
Report about Surface Tension

3. Measurement of Surface Tension


• Methods for Measuring Surface Tension:
o Capillary Rise Method: Explains how surface tension
is calculated from the height a liquid rises in a
narrow tube.
o Drop Weight Method: Discusses how the weight of
a droplet is related to the surface tension of the
liquid.
• Units of Measurement:
o Surface tension is measured in newtons per meter
(N/m) or dynes per centimeter (dyn/cm).

4. Applications of Surface Tension


• Biological Applications:
o Lung Function: Surface tension in the alveoli of the
lungs and the role of surfactants in reducing it.
o Plant Capillarity: Water transport in plants relies on
surface tension.
• Industrial Applications:
o Coatings and Paints: Surface tension affects how
coatings spread on surfaces.
o Detergents and Cleaning: Detergents reduce
water’s surface tension, enhancing its cleaning
ability.

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