Properties of liquids and the influence of intermolecular forces.

Surface tension

It is the tendency of a fluid to acquire the least possible surface area.

Intermolecular forces of attraction

This type of forces of attraction is directly related to the surface tension, viscosity, and vapour pressure of the liquid.

Spherical

What shape is a drop of liquid assumed to be due to the IMFA present in the moelcules of the liquids

Cohesion

It is the attraction between like molecules.

Cohesion

An example of this is water molecules sticking together, forming droplets. (hint: due to like molecules).

Adhesion

Attraction between unlike molecules.

Adhesion

An example of this is the attraction of water clinging to the surface of glass.

Capillary action.

A combination of cohesion and adhesion enables this type of action found when water gently rises up from the bottom of a tissue paper.

Viscosity

It is the measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow.

Liquids with a low viscosity

Liquids that flow easily can be considered as?

Liquids that have a high viscosity

Liquids that do not flow readily can be considered as?

stronger intermolecular forces.

Molecules have greater resistance to flow because it is difficult for molecules to move and slide past one another. Thus, resulting in higher viscosity. this is due to? (choose the correct statement)