Cohesion

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Cohesion in Chemistry is the intermolecular attraction between like-molecules. Also called cohesive attraction or cohesive force, it is the action of like molecules sticking together, being mutually attractive. For example, several water molecules that gather to a waterdrop. 

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Social cohesion is the bond between members of a community or society. Group cohesiveness arises when bonds link members of a social group to one another and to a group as a whole. 

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How can social isolation be overcome and how can the cohesion of the resulting communities be strengthened?

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