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Explain one of the theories on how Post-It notes work. PLEASE HELP

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That's called the mechanical theory of adhesives. Another theory of how glues work suggests the adhesive can diffuse into the surface and vice-versa, with molecules swapping over at the join and mingling together. This is called the diffusion theory.
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Glue molecules stick to the surface molecules that it has been placed on similar to microscopic magnets
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