what is meant by 'surface activity' ? name three Chemicals responsible for the surface activity of various detergents
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The surface gravity, g, of an astronomical or other object is the gravitational acceleration experienced at its surface at the equator, including the effects of rotation.
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‘Surface activity’ is the property of certain substances, to influence the surface tension of liquids. These substances are known as ‘Surfactants’ and they lower the surface tension between two liquids. Because of this property, they are used in detergents, emulsifiers, foaming agents etc.
Alkylbenzene sulfonates, quarternary ammonium and polyoxyethylene are three major ingredients used in the manufacture of different types of detergents.
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