The Surface Tension of Water Is Lowered When a Detergent

question 82

True/False

The surface tension of water is lowered when a detergent is present in solution.

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Definitions:

Cochleae

The spiral-shaped, auditory portion of the inner ear responsible for transforming sound into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain.

Ampullae

Bulb-shaped structures, often found in the anatomy of various animals, serving functions such as balance in fish or storage in plants.

Proprioceptors

Receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints that respond to changes in movement, tension, and position; enable an animal to perceive the position of its body.

Nociceptors

Pain receptors; free endings of certain sensory neurons whose stimulation is perceived as pain.