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Which compound would you expect to have greater surface tension: acetone [(CH3)2CO] or water (H2O)? Explain.
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Surface tension is a measure of the strength of a liquid's surface. It is the force that keeps a liquid from spreading out and reduces its surface area to the smallest possible size. Show more…
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Which compound would you expect to have greater surface tension: acetone $\left[\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{CO}\right]$ or water $\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right) ?$ Explain.
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