Tutorial 1 :

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1) The surface tension at 20 °C for several alcohols is γ (CH O) = 22.61 dyne·cm and γ
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(C H OH) = 2.275 X 10 N m and γ (n-C H OH) = 23.78 mJ m Which of these
2 5 3 7
alcohols has the greatest surface tension ?

2) A 0.20 mm capillary tube and a 0.10mm capillary tube were placed into a sample of
liquid hydrogen peroxide. The difference between the heights of the liquid in the tubes is
5.50 cm. Given that ρ=1.41g/cm3 for H2O2 at 25 °C, determine γ.

3). Surface tension is the property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external
force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules. Explain this by providing several
phenomena caused by surface tension.

4). Which of the following is not based one the principle of capillarity

A . Ploughing of soil

B . Floating of wood on eater surface

C . Rise of oil in wick of lantern

5) Predict what will happen when a glass capillary is put into a beaker of ethylene glycol. Will
the ethylene glycol be pulled up into the tube by capillary action or pushed down below the
surface of the liquid in the beaker? What will be the shape of the meniscus.

6) Water rises in a glass capillary tube to a height of 8.4 cm. What is the diameter of the capillary
tube?