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States of Matter

Question 73171 • Reed Fall 2026 Physical Science 2nd Semester (7th Hour)

Explain how viscosity is related to the flow and attraction between atoms in a liquid.

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Viscosity is a measure of a liquid's resistance to flow. When a liquid has high viscosity, it flows slowly because there is a strong attraction between its atoms or molecules, which prevents them from moving past each other easily. Conversely, liquids with low viscosity flow more quickly due to weaker intermolecular attractions.

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