Q&A: How does the surface tension of water compare with the surface tensions of most other liquids?

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Question by Valeria S: How does the surface tension of water compare with the surface tensions of most other liquids? Does the surface tension become higher, lower, or is about the same?

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Answer by Pat. Pending
Water is generally considered to have a high surface tension compared to most other liquids. Although,the surface tension of water is nowhere near as high as that of mercury. Hope this helps.

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