The hydrogen bonding in water creates ________, a cohesive force that enables one to slightly overfill a glass with water or allows denser objects, such as a lengthwise steel needle, to float on water.
A) capillary action
B) surface tension
C) heat exchange
D) friction

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Surface tension is the cohesive force that enables one to slightly overfill a glass with water or allows denser objects, such as a lengthwise steel needle, to float on water due to the hydrogen bonding in water. Capillary action is a different effect whereby liquids are drawn up into narrow spaces due to adhesive and cohesive forces, and heat exchange and friction are not related to this phenomenon.

The Hydrogen Bonding in Water Creates ________, a Cohesive Force