Identify the term used to describe the ability of a liquid to flow against gravity up a narrow tube.
A) capillary action
B) viscosity
C) surface tension
D) density

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Capillary action is the term used to describe the ability of a liquid to flow against gravity up a narrow tube. This happens due to the intermolecular forces between the liquid and walls of the tube.

Identify the Term Used to Describe the Ability of a Liquid