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On mixing the salt in water, the surface...

On mixing the salt in water, the surface tension of water will

A

increases

B

decreases

C

may increase or decrease depending upon salt

D

None of the above

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When a highly soluble salt (like sodium chloride) is dissolved in water, the surface tension of water increases.
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