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Liquids — Unit test

Question 3 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Water’s molar mass is 18.01 g/mol. The molar mass of glycerol is 92.09 g/mol. At 25°C, glycerol is more viscous than water. Which substance has the stronger intermolecular attraction?

Answer
A
glycerol because it has a larger molar mass
B
glycerol because it is more viscous and has a larger molar mass
C
water because it has a lower molar mass
D
water because it is less viscous and has a lower molar mass

Explanation

Glycerol has the stronger intermolecular attraction. Its greater viscosity means its molecules resist flowing past one another more strongly, which is associated with stronger attractions between molecules. Glycerol also has the larger molar mass, so choice B gives the correct substance and supporting evidence.

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