1. Surface Tension
Aquatic Science
Gomez

2. The force exerted by the molecule on the surface of a liquid is attracted only towards the sides and downward that it behaves like an elastic film.

3. Surface molecules experience attraction
mainly from either side and downwards

4. Examples of Surface Tension

5. Spherical Shape
of water.
Animal walking on
surface of
water.

6. Predict!
How many drops of water can you fit on the surface of a penny?
How many drops of water will fit on a quarter?
What happens if you place a paper clip flat on water?
What happens if you place the paperclip standing on its end in water?