Question

Adhesion is one of the physical properties of water that refers to

• A. mutual attraction between water molecules
• B. attraction of water molecules to other substances
• C. strong affinity of water molecules in liquid phase
• D. repulsion between water molecules

Answer 1

The correct option is B attraction of water molecules to other substances

Cohesion, adhesion and surface tension are physical properties of water that help in the ascent of sap.
The mutual attraction between water molecules is called cohesion.
The attraction of water molecules to other polar substances is called adhesion.
Surface tension: Water has high surface tension due to hydrogen bonding in water molecules and in the liquid phase there is greater attraction between water molecules than in gaseous phase.