AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PROPERTIES OF WATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False? An adhesion is an attraction of molecules of the same substance.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adhesion is the attraction of molecules of one kind for molecules of a different kind, and it can be quite strong for water, especially with other molecules bearing positive or negative charges.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The intermolecular force of attraction between the molecules of the same kind is called cohesive force.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cohesion or cohesive force is the intermolecular attraction between like-molecules.

Detailed explanation-5: -Adhesive force is the force of attraction between the particles of different substances. For example, glue and fevicol are adhesive in nature, because their particle exerts force on the o particles of other substances.

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