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valentinak56 [21]
3 years ago
12

Explain surface tension and capillary action

Chemistry
1 answer:
Andreas93 [3]3 years ago
4 0

Adhesion of water to the surface of a material will cause an upward force on the liquid. The surface tension acts to hold the surface intact. Capillary action occurs when the adhesion to the surface material is stronger than the cohesive forces between the water molecules.

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