The surface tension of a liquid, at critical temperature is____________________?

Correct answer: B. Zero

  • A. Indeterminate
  • B. Zero
  • C. Infinity
  • D. Same as that at any other temperature

Explanation

At the critical temperature, the liquid and vapour phases become indistinguishable and the liquid-vapour interface disappears. Consequently, surface tension falls to zero.

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