Chapter 12, Problem 12.4QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using water and mercury as example, the phenomenon of cohesion and adhesion has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

There are generally two types of forces exist in matter – Cohesive force and Adhesive force.

Cohesive forces are the attractive forces that exist between the same molecules of a liquid. Adhesive forces are the forces of attraction between the molecules of a liquid and the molecules of material of the container it is being in contact with.