Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Wilbraham

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0132525763

ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 15 - Water and Aqueous Systems - 15.1 Water and Its Properties - 15.1 Lesson Check - Page 493: 3

Answer

A surfactant interferes with the hydrogen bonding between water molecules and thereby reduces surface tension.

Work Step by Step

A surfactant interferes with the hydrogen bonding between water molecules and thereby reduces surface tension.

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