Which of the following scenarios is an example of cohesion?

  • A Water molecules stick to the surface of a mirror.
  • B Water sticks to the walls of blood vessels.
  • C Water molecules stay on the tip of a pine needle because the water is attracted to the surface of the needle.
  • D Water molecules stick to one another and form a bead

The correct answer is D. Water molecules stick to one another and form a bead

Cohesion is an ability of water molecule to stick to one another due to the presence of hydrogen bonding

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