Chapter 11, Problem 25RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason behind the correct order of viscosity of the given compounds acetone $({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{COCH}}_{\text{3}})$, water $({\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O})$, and glycol $({\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{OHCH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH})$ is to be interpreted.

Concept Introduction:

Various kinds of interactions that bind a molecule are known as intermolecular forces. These can be dispersion, dipole-dipole, ion-dipole, and hydrogen bonding.

Viscosity is the tendency to stop the flow of a liquid. It is not limited to liquids only. Solids and gases also offer resistance. If the intermolecular forces have a high magnitude, the substance is viscous in nature.