Eli5: how do siphons work?

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Do siphons work only off of gravity or is there some other force keeping the liquids together to keep the flow moving?

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Water also has a hydrogen bond. This gives it an attraction to other hydrogen bonds (more water). When it moves it drags everything else with it. Like an elastic band around your fingers then extend your pinky type of pull.

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