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cohesive forces
It is when surface tension serves as the force that causes the molecules on the surface of a liquid to tighten their hold to one another.
net inward force
The molecules at the surface experience a ___ ____ ___, minimizing the surface area.
temperature dependence
It is when surface tension is temperature-dependent; it decreases as temperature increases.
molecular structure
The viscosity of a liquid is a measure of its tendency to resist flowing motion.
intermolecular forces
These forces contribute to higher viscosity such as hydrogen bonding and London dispersion forces.
capillary action
It is the spontaneous rising of a liquid in a narrow tube.
capillary action
This action results from the cohesive forces within the liquid and the adhesive forces between the liquid and the walls of the container.
plant nourishment
This property explains how plants get nourishment (water and dissolved nutrients) from the soil through their roots and to all parts.
incompressibility
It is when liquids resist compression under ordinary conditions.
diffusibility
It is much less in a liquid than in a gas, but it takes place at an easily measured rate.
diffusibility
The particles in a liquid are attracted to one another, but they are not rigidly held together; they can still move at all times.
evaporation
It is an indication of the escape of molecules from the surface of the liquid.
vapor pressure
It is when the space above the liquid becomes saturated with vapor, and an equilibrium state exists between the liquid and the vapor.
boiling point
It is when the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the external pressure.
adhesive forces
These are the attractive forces between molecules of a liquid and a different surface, causing the liquid to "stick" to that surface.
surface tension
It is the property of a liquid that causes its surface to behave like a stretched elastic film, minimizing the surface area.
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