AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PROPERTIES OF WATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False? A cohesion is an attraction between molecules of different substances.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The force of cohesion is defined as the force of attraction between molecules of the same substance. The force of adhesion is defined as the force of attraction between different substances, such as glass and water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cohesive force is the force of attraction of molecules of different types of substance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cohesion refers to the attraction of molecules for other molecules of the same kind, and water molecules have strong cohesive forces thanks to their ability to form hydrogen bonds with one another.

Detailed explanation-4: -The force of attraction between different kinds of molecules is called the force of adhesion.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dipole–dipole interactions are a type of intermolecular attraction-attractions between two molecules. Dipole-dipole interactions are electrostatic interactions between the permanent dipoles of different molecules. These interactions align the molecules to increase the attraction.

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