Water flows up through vessels because water is sticky due to cohesion and adhesion.

Biology

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kobusy [5.1K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Capillary Action

Explanation:

Water molecules are attracted to the molecules in the wall of the glass container.Water molecules stick together because of polarity; a water molecule has a slightly positive end and a slightly negative end. Opposite charges attract, creating a cohesive force. Water molecules are attracted to each other. Which are basically the definitions of adhesion and cohesion.

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