Question

Inter-molecular forces are of two types, _____ force and _____ force.

• A. cohesive
• B. adhesive

Answer 1

1. Molecules attract each other.
2. The inter-molecular attraction force is of two types.
3. The inter-molecular force of attraction amongst molecules of the same substance is called force of cohesion (cohesive force).
4. The inter-molecular force of attraction amongst molecules of two different substance is called force of adhesion (adhesive force).

Inter-molecular forces are of two types, cohesive force and adhesive force.