Definitions / Explanation :
$(1)$ Cohesion force
$(2)$ Adhesion force
$(1)$ Cohesion force
$(2)$ Adhesion force
(N/A) $(1)$ Cohesion force: The mutual attraction between water molecules.
$(2)$ Adhesion force: The attraction of water molecules to polar surfaces (such as the surface of tracheary elements).
$(2)$ Adhesion force: The attraction of water molecules to polar surfaces (such as the surface of tracheary elements).
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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$ $P$. Cohesion $I$. Water molecules are attracted to each other more in the liquid phase than in the gaseous phase. $Q$. Adhesion $II$. Attraction of water molecules to polar surfaces. $R$. Surface Tension $III$. Mutual attraction between water molecules.
| Column-$I$ | Column-$II$ |
|---|---|
| $P$. Cohesion | $I$. Water molecules are attracted to each other more in the liquid phase than in the gaseous phase. |
| $Q$. Adhesion | $II$. Attraction of water molecules to polar surfaces. |
| $R$. Surface Tension | $III$. Mutual attraction between water molecules. |
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