Practice mode Everyday Science

Honey contains glucose and fructose along with other substances. Why is it so viscous?

Correct answer D. Irregular shape of the molecules and strong intermolecular forces

Explanation

The sugar molecules in honey are large and irregular, so they tangle together, and their many hydroxyl groups form strong intermolecular forces, both of which resist flow.

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