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If a scientist is studying the attraction of water molecules to each other, what property are they studying?

A. Cohesion
B. Adhesion
C. Surface tension
D. Bonding

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The scientist is studying the property of cohesion , which describes the attraction between water molecules. Cohesion is crucial for many of water's unique properties due to hydrogen bonding. Other options like adhesion or surface tension are related but do not directly address the attraction of like molecules. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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