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Which factor primarily contributes to the high viscosity observed in substances like honey compared to water?
Which factor primarily contributes to the high viscosity observed in substances like honey compared to water?
- Smaller molecule size
- Weaker intermolecular forces
- Larger molecule size and stronger intermolecular forces (correct)
- Lower temperature
How does an increase in temperature typically affect a liquid's viscosity, and why?
How does an increase in temperature typically affect a liquid's viscosity, and why?
- Does not affect viscosity
- Decreases viscosity by weakening intermolecular forces (correct)
- Increases viscosity by increasing kinetic energy
- Increases viscosity by strengthening intermolecular forces
What is the primary reason water forms a spherical shape on a non-polar surface?
What is the primary reason water forms a spherical shape on a non-polar surface?
- To decrease the adhesive forces with the surface
- To increase the polarity of the water molecules
- To increase its surface area
- To maximize cohesive forces and minimize surface area (correct)
When water is placed in a glass tube, a concave meniscus forms. What force is responsible for this?
When water is placed in a glass tube, a concave meniscus forms. What force is responsible for this?
Which of the following best describes surface tension?
Which of the following best describes surface tension?
What property of water allows insects to float on its surface, even though they are denser than water?
What property of water allows insects to float on its surface, even though they are denser than water?
In capillary action, what property of paper towels facilitates the upward movement of water?
In capillary action, what property of paper towels facilitates the upward movement of water?
According to the properties of liquids, which of the scenarios will result in a higher liquid rise in a capillary tube?
According to the properties of liquids, which of the scenarios will result in a higher liquid rise in a capillary tube?
Which of the following scenarios would result in a liquid exhibiting higher viscosity?
Which of the following scenarios would result in a liquid exhibiting higher viscosity?
Which scenario exemplifies capillary action's importance in biological systems?
Which scenario exemplifies capillary action's importance in biological systems?
How do cohesive forces affect the behavior of molecules at the surface of a liquid differently from those in the bulk of the liquid?
How do cohesive forces affect the behavior of molecules at the surface of a liquid differently from those in the bulk of the liquid?
What accounts for the difference in meniscus formation between water and mercury in glass tubes?
What accounts for the difference in meniscus formation between water and mercury in glass tubes?
If a liquid has strong intermolecular attractions, which of the following property would it MOST likely exhibit?
If a liquid has strong intermolecular attractions, which of the following property would it MOST likely exhibit?
Assuming all other factors are kept constant, how does a change in molecular size influence a liquid's viscosity?
Assuming all other factors are kept constant, how does a change in molecular size influence a liquid's viscosity?
A scientist observes that a particular liquid spreads out significantly when placed on a glass surface. What property of the liquid explains this observation?
A scientist observes that a particular liquid spreads out significantly when placed on a glass surface. What property of the liquid explains this observation?
A student is comparing the viscosity of two liquids at the same temperature. Liquid A flows more quickly than Liquid B. Which inference can they accurately make?
A student is comparing the viscosity of two liquids at the same temperature. Liquid A flows more quickly than Liquid B. Which inference can they accurately make?
Which of the following adjustments would increase the height of capillary rise in a glass tube?
Which of the following adjustments would increase the height of capillary rise in a glass tube?
How do cohesive forces contribute to the formation of spherical droplets?
How do cohesive forces contribute to the formation of spherical droplets?
Why does mercury form a convex meniscus when placed in a glass tube?
Why does mercury form a convex meniscus when placed in a glass tube?
Which of the following adjustments would reduce the surface tension of water?
Which of the following adjustments would reduce the surface tension of water?
Flashcards
Viscosity
Viscosity
Resistance of a liquid to flow.
Cohesive Forces
Cohesive Forces
Attraction between molecules of the same substance within a liquid.
Adhesive Forces
Adhesive Forces
Attraction between molecules of a liquid and a solid surface.
Meniscus
Meniscus
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Meniscus Shape (Concave vs. Convex)
Meniscus Shape (Concave vs. Convex)
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Surface Tension
Surface Tension
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Capillary Action
Capillary Action
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Water's Viscosity
Water's Viscosity
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Viscosity and Intermolecular Forces
Viscosity and Intermolecular Forces
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Temperature and Viscosity
Temperature and Viscosity
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Water Droplet Shape
Water Droplet Shape
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Capillary Tube Diameter
Capillary Tube Diameter
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Water on Polar Surfaces
Water on Polar Surfaces
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