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Which force is responsible for the 'stickiness' of water molecules to each other?

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Ionic bond

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Hydrogen bonds are intermolecular forces that form between a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom (like oxygen) and another electronegative atom nearby, responsible for many of water's unique properties.

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