What is the term used for attraction between molecules of the same substance?

Adhesion

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Cohesion

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Absorption

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Adsorption

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Cohesion

Cohesion

Cohesion or cohesive force is the intermolecular attraction between like-molecules. In water molecule, cohesion holds hydrogen bonds together to create surface tension on water.

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