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Explain why the larger the hydrocarbon molecule is the more

viscous the liquid. Use ideas about forces between molecules-

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User NicolaPasqui
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Answer:

Longer hydrocarbon molecules have a stronger intermolecular force. More energy is needed to move them apart so they have higher boiling points . This makes them less volatile and therefore less flammable

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