Question

2. Tick the most appropriate answer:

The force of attraction between different kinds of molecules is called the force of

• A. intermolecular attraction
• B. cohesion
• C. adhesion
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

adhesion

• A molecule is defined as the smallest unit of matter, which has an independent existence and can retain the complete physical and chemical properties of matter.
• According to the kinetic theory of gases, the molecules always attract each other.
• The force of attraction between similar kinds of molecules is called the force of cohesion.
• The force of attraction between different kinds of molecules is called the force of adhesion.
• Hence, the correct answer is an option (C).