Question

2. Tick the most appropriate answer:

(vii) The force of attraction between similar kinds of molecules is called the force of

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A

cohesion

• 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 (A).