The association of individual water molecules with other water molecules is called _____ and occurs through _____ bonds between water molecules.

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Cohesion refers to the attraction between molecules of the same substance, and in the case of water, this occurs through hydrogen bonds between water molecules. Adhesion refers to the attraction between molecules of different substances. Polar covalent bonds are present within water molecules themselves, but are not directly responsible for the association between them.

The Association of Individual Water Molecules with Other Water Molecules