Question

when water sticks to other substances it is called _____________.
cohesion
adhesion
polarity
surface tension

Explanation:

Cohesion is water - water attraction. Adhesion is water - other substance attraction. Polarity refers to the charge separation in a water molecule. Surface tension is due to cohesive forces at the surface of water. The description in the question matches adhesion.

Answer:

B. Adhesion