Surface Tension and Interface

An interface is only between two immiscible phases, while a surface is between a liquid and air. (correct)

An interface is only between two liquid phases, while a surface is between a liquid and a gas.

An interface is between two liquids, while a surface is between a solid and a liquid.

An interface is between a solid and a liquid, while a surface is between a liquid and a gas.

It becomes zero

It increases

It remains the same

It decreases (correct)

Because it is a nonpolar substance

Because it is a polar substance

Because the cohesive forces between its molecules are weaker than the adhesion for water (correct)

Because it is heavier than water

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