Which observation is explained by the adhesion of water? (1 point)

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Water climbs slightly up the inner walls of a straw.
Water climbs slightly up the inner walls of a straw.

Rain forms water droplets as it falls through the air
Rain forms water droplets as it falls through the air

You feel a sting when you dive into a swimming pool.
You feel a sting when you dive into a swimming pool.

Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.

Answer 1

The observation explained by the adhesion of water is:

Water climbs slightly up the inner walls of a straw.

This phenomenon occurs because of the adhesive forces between water molecules and the molecules of the straw, allowing water to "stick" to the straw and move upward against gravity.