Question

water forms drops because water molecules are attracted to one another. what causes cohesion? select three facts you would include in your explanation.
a water molecules are polar, meaning they have weak charges at each end.
b the attraction between water molecules forms surface tension.
c the positive end of one water molecule is attracted to the negative end of another water molecule.
d weak ionic bonds form between water molecules, causing them to \stick\ together.
e ionic bonds form between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule, causing it to split to form ions.
f hydrogen bonds form between water molecules.

Explanation:

• Option A: Water is polar (partial charges), a key cause of cohesion.
• Option C: Opposite charges (positive - negative) between water molecules attract, driving cohesion.
• Option F: Hydrogen bonds between water molecules are the cohesive forces.
• B describes a result, D mislabels bonds (not ionic), E is incorrect (covalent in water, no splitting for cohesion).

Answer:

A. Water molecules are polar, meaning they have weak charges at each end.
C. The positive end of one water molecule is attracted to the negative end of another water molecule.
F. Hydrogen bonds form between water molecules.