AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PROPERTIES OF WATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Water molecules have a strong attraction for one another, which is called
A
cohesion
B
adhesion
C
density
D
hydrophobic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the case of water, hydrogen bonds form between neighboring hydrogen and oxygen atoms of adjacent water molecules. The attraction between individual water molecules creates a bond known as a hydrogen bond.

Detailed explanation-2: -cohesion, in physics, the intermolecular attractive force acting between two adjacent portions of a substance, particularly of a solid or liquid. It is this force that holds a piece of matter together. Intermolecular forces act also between two dissimilar substances in contact, a phenomenon called adhesion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cohesion, also known as cohesive attraction or cohesive force, is the action or property of molecules adhering to one another due to mutual attraction. The force of attraction between two comparable substances or molecules is known as the cohesion force.

Detailed explanation-4: -Another word for this is cohesion. This word comes from the verb cohere, which means ‘to stick together’. Cohesion is therefore related to ensuring that the words and sentences you use stick together.

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