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Explain the properties of cohesion and adhesion. Give an example of each property.

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Cohesion holds hydrogen bonds together to create surface tension on water, in other words Cohesion is water that is attracted to water
Adhesive forces pull the water closer to other molecules, which is basically water that is attracted to other substances
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