Question

question 9 1 pts water can pile up a short distance above a containers rim due to: strong covalent bonds. high viscosity. low viscosity. low surface tension. high surface tension.

Explanation:

Surface tension is the property of a liquid's surface that allows it to resist an external force. Water has high surface - tension due to hydrogen bonding between water molecules. This high surface tension enables water to pile up above a container's rim. Covalent bonds are within water molecules and not directly related to this piling - up effect. Viscosity is related to a fluid's resistance to flow and is not the reason for water piling up above the rim. Low surface tension would not cause water to pile up.

Answer:

high surface tension.