It is well known that water tends to adhere to the walls of the vessel in which it is contained. This is due to the force of adhesion which is defined as the force of attraction between unlike molecules. Cohesion is defined as the force of attraction between like molecules. In the case of a plant, cohesion of water molecules in the xylem vessels prevents the water column from breaking. The forces of adhesion, surface tension and cohesion are the basis of capillarity,that is, the rise of liquids in capillary tubes.
Having closed toed shoes on. Wear your safety googles and gloves at all times. Follow the directions directly as they are on the board. Have your hair pulled back at all times. Do not wear droopy clothes into the lab.
An independent variable is the variable you think is the cause,while a dependent variable is the effect. you manipulate the independent variable and measure the outcome in the dependent variable.
