The property of water whereby molecules tend to stick to objects is called:
A) cohesion.
B) surface tension.
C) dissolving ability.
D) adhesion.
E) viscosity.

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Adhesion is the property of water molecules that allows them to stick to other surfaces, such as the walls of a container or a plant stem. Cohesion, surface tension, dissolving ability, and viscosity are all properties of water, but they do not specifically relate to its ability to stick to other surfaces.

The Property of Water Whereby Molecules Tend to Stick to Objects