Question

Define surface energy of a liquid

Answer 1

Surface tension is a property of liquidsgoverned by intermolecular interactions: it originates from the cohesive forces between molecules in a liquid. ... This implies that liquids will shape in such a way that the amount of bulk molecules is maximum and the amount of surface molecules is minimal.

Answer 2

suface energy is also called _surface tension_.Surface tension is a property of liquidsgoverned by intermolecular interactions: it originates from the cohesive forces between molecules in a liquid. ... This implies that liquids will shape in such a way that the amount of bulk molecules is maximum and the amount of surface molecules is minimal.