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Surface tension is a force—a force powerful enough to prevent water from spilling out of an open jar when it is turned upsidedown! A fine mesh screen hidden inside the lid of the jar provides hundreds of tiny surface tension “membranes” that, in addition to air pressure, will support the weight of the water.

Concepts

  • Intermolecular Forces
  • Surface Tension
  • Hydrogen Bonding