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Introduction to Colloids

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Addition of a surfactant like detergent _________ surface tension:

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Increases

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Decreases

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has no effect on

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increases or decreases

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Solution

The correct option is B
Decreases

Soaps and detergents cause cleansing action by decreasing surface tension.

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