Liquids

Question 1

Which molecules would most likely cause a liquid to have the lowest viscosity?

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small, nonpolar molecules

Question 2

Which process most likely takes place when the kinetic energy of molecules overcomes the intermolecular forces?

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boiling

Question 3

The particles in water have less mobility than the particles in oxygen. Which statement best explains this observation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water particles have strong intermolecular forces.

Question 4

Which postulate of the kinetic-molecular theory applies to the particles of a liquid?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They have enough kinetic energy to easily slide by each other.

Question 5

Which type of substance is water able to dissolve?

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ionic and polar

Question 6

Which term best describes liquid behavior under pressure?

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incompressible

Question 7

Which term best describes the substances that cause oil and water molecules in salad dressing to interact and mix?

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surfactants

Question 8

What is produced on the top of a pool of water by the mutual attraction between water molecules?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

surface tension

Question 9

Liquids and solids are referred to as “condensed phases” because the attractive forces

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leave little space between the molecules.

Question 10

Why are liquids well suited for hydraulics?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Liquids are incompressible.

Liquids Answers