1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
icang [17]
3 years ago
10

What is the difference between adhesion, cohesion and surface tension? Which would be used in a xylem? Which would enable an ins

ect to sit on water?
Biology
1 answer:
azamat3 years ago
4 0

Cohesion, adhesion and surface tension are different from each other. Adhesion is used in xylem. Surface tension enables an insect to sit on water.

<u>Explanation:</u>

The force of attraction between the molecules of the same type is called cohesion. The force of attraction between the molecules of different type is called adhesion. Tendency of fluid surfaces to shrink to minimum possible area due to the attraction between the liquid molecules is called surface tension.

Adhesion is used in xylem. In xylem water molecules move from the roots to different parts of the plant through the xylem tubes. The adhesive force between the water molecules and xylem walls make the movement of water possible.

Surface tension enables an insect to sit on the surface of a liquid. Due to surface tension the water surface stretches like a membrane due to the higher attractive force between the water molecules.

You might be interested in
The layer of photoreceptors and other neurons at the back of the eye is called the _____________. iris retina cochlea optic nerv
riadik2000 [5.3K]
Photo receptors are attached to the retina and are most numerous specifically at the fovea
4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What is the partially shaded outer region of shadow cast by the earth or moon called?
Neporo4naja [7]

Answer:

Penumbra I believe

8 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
How does the nervous system affect the excretory system?
iren2701 [21]
The brain sends a message to get rid of the waste? sorry if wrong
5 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Plate divergence is best described as a/an _______ process.
givi [52]

Answer: Plate divergence is best described as a taphrogenic process.

Explanation:

5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
A student builds a plant cell model by arranging different foods in a bowl. In this cell model, what do the different pieces of
8_murik_8 [283]

Answer:

its a thing

Explanation:

4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • What nutrient do organisms tend to get from their local ecosystem?
    12·1 answer
  • Pistol shrimps amd gobies depend on each other for their shelter and protection and they have a beneficial relationship with eac
    8·2 answers
  • I need help with biology Asap!!!!
    12·1 answer
  • Foods that allow microorganisms to grow are called parasites. TRUE or FALSE
    10·2 answers
  • Which of Earth's layers is formed by volcanic activity?
    6·1 answer
  • Radioactive amino acids incorporated into the proteins were rejected into the retina of a rabbit. After measuring the radioactiv
    15·1 answer
  • Scientists are encouraged to consider creative solutions to scientific problems.
    13·1 answer
  • Which ion has the greatest influence on the resting membrane potential of most neurons?
    14·1 answer
  • A small town records a substantial increase in atmospheric CO2 levels over a 10-year span. The change is attributed to a rapid g
    13·1 answer
  • What is most likely to occur when a mass of cold air moves into a region occupied by warmer air
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!