General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson Prentice Hal
ISBN 10: 0132064529
ISBN 13: 978-0-13206-452-1

Chapter 12 - Intermolecular Forces: Liquids and Solids - 12-2 Concept Assessment - Page 510: 12-2

Answer

The 40W oil is more viscous than the 10W oil, so the ball drops faster through the latter oil. Viscosity increases as temperature decreases and vice versa. Accordingly, the 10W oil is preferred for low-temperature climates and regions, while the 40W would be utilized at high temperatures because light oils might become so mobile and lose its function. The 40W oil has the strongest intramolecular forces, since the strength is directly proportional to viscosity.

Work Step by Step

The 40W oil is more viscous than the 10W oil, so the ball drops faster through the latter oil. Viscosity increases as temperature decreases and vice versa. Accordingly, the 10W oil is preferred for low-temperature climates and regions, while the 40W would be utilized at high temperatures because light oils might become so mobile and lose its function. The 40W oil has the strongest intramolecular forces, since the strength is directly proportional to viscosity.
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