A bigger drop of liquid is converted into a smaller drop, then (
surface tension)

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The free surface of a liquid possesses some potential energy which is known as surface energy. As the surface area increases, the surface energy will increase. That means, to increase the surface area, some external work is required and vice-versa.
Energy released 

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