Question

Capillary action is the result of adhesion. Which aspect of water is responsible for this?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is A) hydrogen bonds between the water and another substance.

Explanation:

The capacity of a liquid such as water to flow through a narrow tube is known as the capillary action. Capillary action is possible because the water molecules are sticky and have cohesion forces. Also they form hydrogen bonds with other substances and hence have adhesion forces. The adhesion force of water with the walls of the capillary make the water to move along the narrow tube. Capillary action will only occur when the forces of adhesion will be greater than the forces of cohesion.