Chapter 11, Problem 24RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The action of glycerol on glass surfaces is to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

The various kinds of interactions that bind a molecule are known as intermolecular forces. These are the forces of dispersion, dipole-dipole, ion-dipole, and hydrogen bonding.

Hydrogen bonds are formed between a hydrogen atom and another electronegative atom, such as oxygen, fluorine.

Wetting the surface is an important property of liquids. As a liquid, water has the ability to wet a surface. The intermolecular forces affect the ability of water to wet any surface.