Monday, September 26, 2011

Adhesion,Cohesion,andSurfaceTension

File:Hg Mercury.jpg
This is an example of cohesion, this is where the molecules stick to each other. Mercury has more cohesion then adhesion.

File:Drops I.jpg
This is Cohesion. This makes the water droplets stay in place on the blades of grass.

File:Hibiscus pink.jpg
The water droplets on this flower a nearly round. This is an example of surface tension.

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