Compare and contrast adhesion and cohesion.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to explain the differences and similarities between adhesion and cohesion, which are principles related to the attraction of molecules.
Answer
Adhesion is the attraction between molecules of different substances, while cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance.
Adhesion is the attraction between molecules of different substances, while cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance.
Answer for screen readers
Adhesion is the attraction between molecules of different substances, while cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance.
More Information
Water molecules exhibit both adhesion and cohesion properties due to their polarity.
Tips
Avoid confusing the terms 'adhesion' and 'cohesion' by remembering that 'co' in cohesion refers to 'together' or 'with' the same kind of molecules.
Sources
- Adhesion vs Cohesion - Difference and Comparison - Diffen - diffen.com
- Cohesion and adhesion of water (article) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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