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Why surface tension concept is only held for liquids and not for gases which are also fliuds?

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding Surface Tension**: Surface tension is defined as the force per unit length acting along the surface of a liquid. It arises due to the cohesive forces between liquid molecules, which tend to minimize the surface area. 2. **Nature of Intermolecular Forces**: Surface tension is a manifestation of intermolecular forces, which are the attractive forces between molecules. In liquids, these forces are significant because the molecules are closely packed together. ...
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