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Adhesion is the attraction between two molecules of different substances.

cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substances.

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11y ago

Adhesion is the attractive force between unlike substances. Cohesion is an attractive force between particles of the same kind. Together, adhesion and cohesion enable water molecules to move upward through narrow tubes against the force of gravity.

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Cohesion is the molecular force between like particles in one body or substance that acts to unite them...while adhesion is the molecular force of attraction between unlike bodies that acts to hold them together.

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Cohesion is the attraction between like molecules (such as water to water), while adhesion is the attraction between unlike molecules (such as water to any surface).

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Adhesion is the attraction between different substances, like glass and water. Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance.

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Cohesion is the bonding of the same molecule, such as water to water, while adhesion is bonding to different kinds of molecules

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Cohesive is forces within the same material (same molecules). Adhesive is the force between two different materials (two surfaces of different molecules).

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