Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of the adhesive property of water?
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Correct Answer:
Raindrops suck to the outside of a window.
Rationale:
🌧️ The adhesive property of water refers to its ability to stick to other surfaces, not just itself.
🌧️ In this example, water clings to glass, showing adhesion between water molecules and the window surface.
🌧️ This is different from cohesion, which involves water sticking to water (e.g., droplets merging).
🌧️ Adhesion is important in biological systems, such as in capillary action within plant vessels.
🌧️ It demonstrates water’s polar nature, enabling it to bond with other polar materials.
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Question Details
- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Comprehensive Teas 7 Exam(s)
- Domain: Comprehensive Teas 7~2025
- Answer Choices: 4