4.6.3 - Surface Tension and Temperature
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Define viscosity.
💡 Hint: Think about how some liquids flow more easily than others.
What happens to surface tension as temperature increases?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of heat on molecular attraction.
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How does increasing temperature affect the viscosity of liquids?
💡 Hint: Remember how different liquids behave when heated.
True or False: Surface tension increases with temperature.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects the forces between molecules.
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Calculate the change in viscosity of water as its temperature rises from 20°C to 100°C using known values for these temperatures.
💡 Hint: Look up viscosity tables for accurate coefficients.
Discuss how understanding surface tension affects fluid design in products like detergents or emulsifiers.
💡 Hint: Consider how product effectiveness is built on surface interactions.
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