Liquids Flashcards
1
Q
Define Viscosity:
A
The friction or resistance to motion that exists between the molecules of a liquid as they move past each other
- Dependent on the strength of intermolecular forces
2
Q
Define Surface Tension:
A
Imbalance of forces at the surface of a liquid, as opposed to the uniformly distributed attractive forces at the center of a liquid
3
Q
Define Capillary Action:
A
The attraction of the surface of a liquid to the surface of a solid
