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What are the factors affecting surface tension

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Step-by-step explanation:

Factors affecting surface tension includes;

There are three factors that affect surface tension.

Temperature- the surface tension of a liquid decreases with increase in temperature.

Soluble impurities - the presence of soluble impurities may increase or decrease the surface tension.

Insoluble impurities- insoluble impurities decrease the surface tension.

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