SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The attraction between two molecules of the SAME substance is called ____
A
cohesion
B
adhesion
C
capillary action
D
surface tension
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cohesion or cohesive force is the intermolecular attraction between like-molecules. In water molecule, cohesion holds hydrogen bonds together to create surface tension on water.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Intermolecular forces are the attractions between molecules, which determine many of the physical properties of a substance.

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