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Which liquid is expected to have the larger surface tension at a given temperature, $\mathrm{CCl}_{4}$ or $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ ? Explain youranswer.
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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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