Identify the true statement(s) of the liquid state of matter.
1. The resistance of a liquid to an increase in its surface area is called the viscosity of the liquid.
2. A polar liquid exhibits capillary action, the spontaneous rising of a liquid in a narrow tube.
3. A liquid with large intermolecular force tends to be highly viscous.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2
E) 2 and 3

Question

Identify the true statement(s) of the liquid state of matter.
1. The resistance of a liquid to an increase in its surface area is called the viscosity of the liquid.
2. A polar liquid exhibits capillary action, the spontaneous rising of a liquid in a narrow tube.
3. A liquid with large intermolecular force tends to be highly viscous.
A) ​1 only
B) ​2 only
C) ​3 only
D) ​1 and 2
E) ​2 and 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

2. Capillary action is indeed a characteristic of polar liquids due to their ability to adhere to the walls of a narrow tube, causing the liquid to rise. 3. A liquid with large intermolecular forces will indeed be highly viscous because these forces make it harder for the molecules to move past each other.

Identify the True Statement(s) of the Liquid State of Matter