Cohesion refers to the attraction between similar molecules, whereas adhesion is the attraction between different molecules; both are important properties of water.
Cohesion is the attraction between like substances, while adhesion is the attraction between unlike substances. Both are due to hydrogen bonding in water.
| Front | Define the terms cohesion and adhesion. |
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| Back | Cohesion - the ability of a substance to stick to a like substance Adhesion - the ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance |
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