Answer to Question #206052 in Chemistry for marneisha hawkins

Question

Explain how viscosity is related to the flow and attraction between atoms in a liquid.

Answer 1

Viscosity is the resistance of a liquid towards the flow of motion. Viscosity is also known as fluid friction is the contact force that exists between the atoms. Due to this attraction, the atoms of liquid resist the flow of motion. As a result, either they tend to stick to their place or move very slightly.