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Question
Two ice cubes are pressed over each other until they unite to form one block. The force mainly responsible for holding them together is:
Explanation
Pressing ice causes local pressure melting and refreezing, known as regelation, joining blocks. Ice lattice is held by extensive hydrogen bonds between water molecules. Restoring hydrogen bonding across interface fuses cubes, not van der Waals or covalent forces.
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