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the tendency of dissimilar molecules to cling together and may result in capillary action is an example of...
cohesion.
adhesion.
induction.
ionization.
Adhesion is the attraction between different types of molecules. Capillary action is a result of adhesion between liquid and solid - surface molecules along with cohesion within the liquid molecules. Cohesion is the attraction between like - molecules. Induction is related to the influence of one molecule on another to create a dipole or change its electronic structure. Ionization is the process of forming ions by losing or gaining electrons.
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B. adhesion