Which of the following statements about water is INCORRECT?
A) Water molecules tend to stick to one another (cohesion) and to other molecules that have charged surface groups to which water can hydrogen bond (adhesion) .
B) The cohesive forces between water molecules are stronger between water molecules than between water and air molecules. This results in surface tension.
C) Both cohesive and adhesive forces are together responsible for the capillary action of water.
D) Only adhesive forces are responsible for the capillary action that causes water to rise through plant stems.
E) Heat is liberated when liquid water is turned to ice. This property of water is called the heat of fusion.
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