Q16 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2016 · Chemistry
Which of the following is incorrect statement for liquid?
- ASurface tension of a liquid decreases with increase in temperature
- Correct answerBViscosity of a liquid decreases with decrease in temperature
- CVapour pressure of a liquid increases with increase in temperature
- DDroplets of a liquid on flat surface are slightly flattened due to gravity
Solution
Viscosity of a liquid increases with decrease in temperature as kinetic energy of the molecules decreases and hence, intermolecular attraction increases which in turn increases the viscosity of a liquid.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.