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How does temperature change affect water cohesion?

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Answer: The cohesive forces between the water molecules will decrease.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cohesive forces are defined as the molecular forces which are present between same substances.

Cohesive forces between the water molecules means the forces which are present between water molecules.

Thus, if the temperature of the system increases, water particles move apart because they gain kinetic energy. The forces binding water molecules together will weaken up and so, the cohesive forces between the water molecules will decrease.

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Cohesion is basically the attraction between molecules within a substance. I the case of water, the cohesion will definitely decrease with the increase in temperature. With the increase in temperature, the molecules will start vibrating more and the attraction among them will decrease. I hope the answer helps you.
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