The correct statement is (a), (b), and (c).
All of the following statements are true regarding water's tensile strength:
- (a) It results from hydrogen bonding: The hydrogen bonds between water molecules contribute to its tensile strength.
- (b) It helps to pull water through plants: The tensile strength of water helps in the movement of water through the xylem vessels of plants, allowing for the efficient transport of water from roots to leaves.
- (c) It involves both cohesion and adhesion: Water's tensile strength is a result of cohesive forces (attraction between like molecules) and adhesive forces (attraction between different substances), both of which are influenced by hydrogen bonding.
Therefore, the appropriate answer is (a), (b), and (c).
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