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Particles of comphor move around on the sruface of water. Why?

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To understand why particles of camphor move around on the surface of water, we can break down the explanation into a few key steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Surface Tension**: - Water has a property called surface tension, which is the elastic tendency of a fluid surface that makes it acquire the least surface area possible. This is due to the cohesive forces between water molecules. 2. **Dissolution of Camphor**: ...
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