What causes surface tension in a liquid?

Surface tension causes liquid droplets to take what shape?

  • Answer:

    The molecules within the liquid are attracted equally from all sides, but those near the surface experience unequal attractions and thus are drawn toward the center of the liquid mass by this net force.

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