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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The cohesion of water molecules is primarily due to:
Options
A Ionic bonding
B Hydrogen bonding
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C Covalent bonding
D Van der Waals interactions
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cohesion is the attraction between like molecules. Water molecules cohere to each other due to the continuous formation and breaking of hydrogen bonds between the slightly positive hydrogen of one molecule and the slightly negative oxygen of another.

Hint

It's the same bonding responsible for many of water's unique properties.

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