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which statement describes why water has the unique ability to adhere to…

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which statement describes why water has the unique ability to adhere to the windshield of your car as you drive down the road? (1 point) covalent bonds cause the water molecule to be attracted to the glass. cohesion causes the water molecule to be attracted to the glass. adhesion causes the water molecule to be attracted to the glass. buoyancy causes the water molecule to be attracted to the glass.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Adhesion is the attraction between different substances. Water adheres to the glass windshield due to adhesion forces between water molecules and glass - surface molecules. Cohesion is attraction between like - molecules, covalent bonds are within water molecules, and buoyancy relates to the upward force in a fluid.

Answer:

C. Adhesion causes the water molecule to be attracted to the glass.