Multiple choice

Which of the following properties of water molecules is related to capillary action?

  1. Cohesion

  2. Adhesion

  3. Surface tension

  4. Evaporation

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Capillary action is the movement of a liquid through a narrow space, which occurs due to the adhesive forces between the liquid and the solid surface, as well as cohesive forces within the liquid.