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What factors determine how viscous a liquid is? How does viscosity change with increasing temperature?
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Molecular structure: The molecular structure of a liquid plays a significant role in determining its viscosity. Liquids with more complex molecular structures, such as long-chain polymers, tend to have higher viscosities due to increased intermolecular forces and Show more…
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