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Which of the following best describes what causes water molecules to exhibit properties such as cohesive and adhesive behavior?

AWater molecules are polar, having partially positive and partially negative ends.
BWater molecules have both a hydrophobic end and a hydrophilic end.
CWater molecules are capable of dissolving both polar and nonpolar substances.
DWater molecules have a high molecular weight, making them very dense.

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taskmasters

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The  cohesive and adhesive behavior of water molecules are caused by water molecules being polar, having partially positive and partially negative ends. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

Chlidonias

The chemical formula of water is \(H_{2}O\). It is a polar covalent molecule and in each O-H bond, oxygen has a partial negative charge and hydrogen a partial positive charge. Water molecules have strong cohesive forces as they can form intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Water molecules can also show strong adhesive forces with the walls of the container it holds due to the polar nature of the molecules.

So, the correct answer will be A. Water molecules are polar, having partially positive and partially negative ends.

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