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Question
Increase in kinetic energy can overcome intermolecular forces of attraction. How will the viscosity of liquid be affected by the increase in temperature?
Options
Increase
No effect
Decrease
No regular pattern will be followed
Solution
Decrease
Explanation:
The increase in temperature increases the kinetic energy which can overcome intermolecular forces of attraction due to which the viscosity decreases and the liquid starts flowing.
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