Alaa Satti 9i

Biology Research

Adhesion and Cohesion

What is Adhesion and Cohesion?

Adhesion: is the attraction of molecules of 1 kind for molecules of a

different kind, and it can be quite strong for water, especially with
other molecules bearing positive or negative charges.

Cohesion: refers to the attraction of molecules for other molecules of

the same kind, and water molecules have strong cohesive forces thanks
to their ability to form hydrogen bonds with one another

Cohesion and Adhesion

relation to transpiration in water

 the cohesive forces present between the water molecules keeps

them together and provides stability to them. The adhesive forces
help the water molecules to stick to other surfaces like glasses,
leaves. The water molecules stick to these surfaces and thus do
not runoff.