Which property of water allows a paper towel to pick up a puddle of water?

adhesion of water molecules to other kinds of molecules
water’s high heat of vaporization
water’s high surface tension

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The property of water that allows a paper towel to pick up a puddle of water is adhesion of water molecules to other kinds of molecules. This property enables water to cling to the fibers of the paper towel, allowing it to be absorbed.