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What type of attraction occurs when water molecules attract other types of molecules (other than water)? A- Adhesion B- Cohesion C- Hydrophobic D- Surface Tension
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What type of attraction occurs when water molecules attract other types of molecules (other than water)?

A- Adhesion
B- Cohesion
C- Hydrophobic
D- Surface Tension

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Adhesion

Step-by-step explanation:

Adhesion is the attraction between water and other substances. Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules and other water molecules. Hydrophobic is when something tends to repel water. Surface tension is a product of cohesion.

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