Which property of the water molecule causes two water molecules to be attracted to each other?

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Paisley Hopkins

7 July, 13:18

Which property of the water molecule causes two water molecules to be attracted to each other?

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Molly · Answer 1

Cohesion is the attraction of molecules. The forces between the molecules are referred as cohesive forces. These forces keep the water molecules together and result in surface tension: the surface of the water is resistant to rupture when placed under tension.