Which of the following liquids has the highest surface tension?
Source: JAMB · 2023
Which of the following liquids has the highest surface tension?
Explanation
Mercury has the highest surface tension of these liquids, about 0.47 N/m. Its atoms cling together very strongly, which is why it forms round beads.
Water is about 0.07 N/m. Soap and oil lower it further.
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