What is the term for the property of water that causes water molecules to stick to each other?
Adhesion and Cohesion

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Cohesion
2.
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What is the term for the property of water that causes water molecules to stick to other substances?
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Adhesion
3.
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Why do water droplets form a spherical shape?
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Due to cohesion, water molecules are attracted to each other, minimizing surface area.
4.
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What is an example of adhesion in nature?
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Water droplets on a leaf.
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How does cohesion affect the behavior of water in a straw?
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Cohesion allows water to be drawn up the straw due to the attraction between water molecules.
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What is the difference between cohesion and adhesion?
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Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance, while adhesion is the attraction between molecules of different substances.
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What role does surface tension play in cohesion?
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Surface tension is a result of cohesion, creating a 'skin' on the surface of water.
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