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How does the surface tension of a liquid vary with increase in temperature ?

A

Remains same

B

Decreases

C

Increases

D

No regular pattern is followed .

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The correct Answer is:
B
Increase in temperature increases the kinetic energy of the molecules and effectiveness of intermolecular attraction decreases, so surface tension decreases as the temperature is raised.
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