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Surface Tension The resistance to an increase in its surface area (polar molecules, liquid metals). Image: Armin Kübelbeck
Capillary Action Spontaneous rising of a liquid in a narrow tube. Illustration of capillary action for large and small bore capillaries, and for positive and negative contact angles.
Viscosity Liquids are fluids – they FLOW. Viscosity is the resistance to flow. Glycerine, also called glycerol, is a liquid with a high viscosity High viscosity is an indication of strong intermolecular forces
Viscosity of Glycerol as a Function of Temperature