Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-13411-283-1

Chapter 11 - Exercises - Page 524: 1

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Gravity pulls the water to whichever container it is placed in and the water takes the shape of the container. However, in the absence of gravity, there is no force pushing the water drops down, so the water drops assumes a spherical shape due to the surface tension.

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