What type of attraction occurs when water molecules attract other types of molecules (other than water) ?

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Chemistry

Gilbert Huffman

2 November, 07:04

What type of attraction occurs when water molecules attract other types of molecules (other than water) ?

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Kennedy Simpson · Answer 1

Adhesion

Explanation:

Adhesion occurs when molecules of one kind attract molecules of a different kind.

Raisin · Answer 2

Cohesive and Hence Hydrogen bonding

Explanation:

This type of attraction is called Cohesive attraction.

Water molecules attract other molecules because of the strong cohesive force that it impart's on the molecules. Moreover, hydrogen bonding ability of water molecule also aids to this process.