Exploring Surface Tension
A Grade 8 science worksheet exploring the phenomenon of surface tension, its properties, and real-world applications.
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Exploring Surface Tension
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work where applicable.
1. What property of water allows a paper clip to float on its surface?
Density
Viscosity
Surface Tension
Buoyancy
2. Which of the following liquids would likely have the highest surface tension?
Alcohol
Water
Oil
Gasoline
3. Surface tension is caused by the forces between liquid molecules.
4. Adding , like soap, can reduce the surface tension of water.
5. Hot water generally has higher surface tension than cold water.
True
False
6. Insects like water striders can walk on water due to their light weight and surface tension.
True
False
7. Explain in your own words what surface tension is.
8. Describe one real-world example of surface tension in action, other than a paper clip floating on water.