Adhesive forces

Adhesive forces are the attractive forces between different types of molecules, such as a liquid and a solid surface. These forces cause the liquid to cling to the surface, enabling phenomena like water soaking into a sponge or a droplet sticking to a glass. Adhesion is essential in many natural and industrial processes, including painting, glue bonding, and capillary action in plants. The strength of adhesion depends on the nature of the molecules involved and their interactions, influencing how well materials stick together or how liquids spread across surfaces.