HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Describe COHESION.
A
Water molecules attracted to other substances.
B
Water molecules climbing upwards against the force of gravity.
C
Water molecules dissolving many substances because of its polarity.
D
Water molecules attracted to other water molecules.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water has an amazing ability to adhere (stick) to itself and to other substances. The property of cohesion describes the ability of water molecules to be attracted to other water molecules, which allows water to be a “sticky” liquid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cohesive force in water is due to the hydrogen bond which exists between the water molecules and holds it together. Complete Answer:-Force of cohesion holds similar molecules together. In water molecules, a strong cohesive force exists due to the presence of hydrogen bonds between the molecules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adhesion refers to the tendency of water molecules to be attracted, or ‘’stick”, to other substances. This is a result of the covalent bond between the two hydrogen atoms and the one oxygen atom in the water molecule.

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