How does soap water membrane thickness affect surface tension?

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Decreasing the thickness of a soap water surface while keeping the concentration constant typically leads to an increase in surface tension due to reduced molecular interactions at the surface. Conversely, as the soap water membrane evaporates, its thickness decreases and concentration increases, which can initially raise surface tension but may eventually lead to a decrease as the soap molecules become more densely packed and interact differently. The interplay between thickness and concentration is crucial in determining the overall surface tension. Understanding these dynamics is essential for applications in various scientific fields. Further experimentation and analysis are recommended to explore these effects in detail.
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Homework. Moved to Introductory Physics.
1.If the thickness of soap water surface decrease, whereas the concentration remain the same, how will the surface tension change?

2. If the membrane of soap water start to evaporate, its thickness become thinner and it’s concentration increase, How will the surface tension change?

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Chain Shawn said:
1.If the thickness of soap water surface decrease, whereas the concentration remain the same, how will the surface tension change?

2. If the membrane of soap water start to evaporate, its thickness become thinner and it’s concentration increase, How will the surface tension change?

Thank you!
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