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Why does adding a wetting agent like soap reduce the angle of contact of water on a surface?

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Wetting agents reduce surface tension and increase adhesion between the liquid and solid, lowering the angle of contact (θ), as the liquid spreads more easily, enhancing wetting, as explained in the chapter.

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