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Which best explains why water is able to “stick” to the side of glass?
Strong adhesive forces exist between different water molecules.
Strong cohesive forces exist between different water molecules.
Strong adhesive forces exist between glass and the water molecules.
Strong cohesive forces exist between glass and the water molecules.

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Strong adhesive forces exist between glass and the water molecules.

Explanation: Adhesion is attraction between unlike substances. Glass (polar, hydrophilic surface) interacts strongly with polar water molecules (via hydrogen bonding/electrostatic attraction), so water wets and "sticks" to glass.