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The force exerted by the molecule on the surface of a liquid are attracted only towards the sides and downward that its surface behave like an elastic film.
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Water strider walking on water
Presence of impurities either on the surface or dissolved in it.
Highly soluble substance increases the surface tension.
Sparingly soluble substance reduces the surface tension.
Surface tension of a liquid decreases with increase in temperature.