Question

which property of water makes it sticky?
solvent
adhesion
heat capacity
capillary action

Explanation:

To determine the property of water that makes it "sticky," we analyze each option:

• "Solvent" refers to water's ability to dissolve substances, not stickiness.
• "Adhesion" is the attraction between water molecules and other substances, which gives water its sticky nature (e.g., water sticking to glass).
• "Heat capacity" relates to water's ability to absorb heat, not stickiness.
• "Capillary action" is a result of adhesion and cohesion, but adhesion is the direct property causing stickiness.

Answer:

B. adhesion (assuming the options are labeled with "solvent" as one, "adhesion" as another, etc. Based on the analysis, adhesion is the correct property for water's stickiness.)