Explain the effect of increasing the temperature of a liquid, on intermolecular forces operating between its particles. What will happen to the viscosity of a liquid if its temperature is increased? Arrange the following in increasing order of viscosity-water, hexane, glycerine.

Explain the effect of increasing the temperature of a liquid, on intermolecular forces operating between its particles. What will happen to the viscosity of a liquid if its temperature is increased? Arrange the following in increasing order of viscosity-water, hexane, glycerine.
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Ans. On increasing the temperature , the kinetic energy of liquid molecules increases so that it can overcome the attractive forces between the molecules and hence liquid can flow more easily i.e. viscosity decreases. Order of increasing viscosity : hexane < water < glycerine.
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