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Chapter22: Surfaces
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Problem 22.8E: Equation 22.6 defines surface tension in terms of Gibbs energy. Borrowing an analogy from chemical...
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Could these same thermodynamic principles govern the connections between cells that support morphogenesis of the embryo?

The thermodynamic properties governing the
surface tension between water molecules and
the grains of sand serve to hold the parts of Olaf
together. Moreover, the sunlight on this sand
sculpture establishes differential temperatures
and associated water evaporation on the surface
compared to the inner composition;
consequently, the adhesion between sand grains
on the surface rapidly becomes reduced,
whereas more centrally located grains hold tight
(i.e., until the tide changes).
Transcribed Image Text:The thermodynamic properties governing the surface tension between water molecules and the grains of sand serve to hold the parts of Olaf together. Moreover, the sunlight on this sand sculpture establishes differential temperatures and associated water evaporation on the surface compared to the inner composition; consequently, the adhesion between sand grains on the surface rapidly becomes reduced, whereas more centrally located grains hold tight (i.e., until the tide changes).
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