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Thanks so much for the help, I really appreciate it.

So basically the stronger the IM force, the higher the surface tension?

Let's say it's oil or methylated spirits. (Use which ever one you prefer)

@Elite Engineer Thank you so much for that simple yet meaningful explanation. This helped me so much in understanding this a little better. Just one more question: will different substances react differently to surface tension, for example if I had one cup filled with water and another filled with X will it be possible that if both cups were tilted to a sane degree that substance X will drip out and water will remain in the cup? What conclusion can be made about IM and substances ?

I'm new here and my question is with regards to chemistry. Moderators if I posted in the wrong place, please move it to the correct place. __________________________________________ Can someone please explain to me the concept of intermolecular forces and the effects of intermolecular in: 1. Evaporation 2. Surface tension 3. Solubility 4. Boiling points 5. Capillarity How does intermolecular forces effect these things? I did try a textbook but it wasn't clear and missed some of those points numbered above. I know this is rather easy for most of you guys so please help me understand this as I have failed to grasp the concept. Many thanks