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The surface tension of an aqueous solution of a surfactant molecule is measured as a function of concentration. The data is shown attached in a plot of surface tension vs. weight percent surfactant. In a few sentences, explain what is happening and why. How will the appearance of the solution differ at 0.001 weight percent versus 1 weight?

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Surface tension decreases as surfactant is added. Surfactants usually contain hydrophobic chains with hydrophilic heads. These hydrophilic parts can now replace some water molecules on the surface. As a ...

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