wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Does coefficient of viscosity of a liquid decreases of increases with temperature

Open in App
Solution

The coefficient of viscosity is the degree to which a fluid resists the tendency to flow.
The coefficient of viscosity decreases with increase in temperature. A liquid with high coefficient of viscosity has molecules held together with strong intermolecular attractive forces. With increase in temperature, the velocity of individual molecules increases. This decreases the intermolecular forces that hold the molecules together thereby increasing the fluidity and decreasing the coefficient of viscosity.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Solutions
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon