kohesiivisuus
Kohesiivisuus refers to the property of a substance to cohere or stick together due to intermolecular attraction. It is a fundamental concept in physics and chemistry, explaining various phenomena observed in liquids and solids. The cohesive forces arise from the attraction between molecules of the same type. For instance, water molecules are attracted to each other through hydrogen bonds, which are a form of cohesive force. This attraction is responsible for properties like surface tension, where the surface of a liquid behaves like a stretched membrane.
In liquids, kohesiivisuus plays a crucial role in maintaining their volume and shape. It enables liquids to