Question

question 16 (multiple choice worth 4 points) (02.01r mc) which property of water explains how water droplets are absorbed by a paper towel? waters adhesion to other types of molecules waters high specific heat waters high surface tension waters buffering capacity

Explanation:

To determine the property of water explaining water droplets' absorption by a paper towel, we analyze each option:

• "Water’s adhesion to other types of molecules": Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other (non - water) molecules. Paper towels are made of cellulose, and water adheres to the cellulose molecules in the paper towel, allowing absorption.
• "Water’s high specific heat": This property relates to the amount of heat energy required to change water's temperature, and has no direct relation to absorption by a paper towel.
• "Water’s high surface tension": Surface tension is the cohesion of water molecules at the surface, which is about water forming droplets on a surface, not being absorbed by another material.
• "Water’s buffering capacity": Buffering capacity is about water's ability to resist pH changes, and is irrelevant to absorption by a paper towel.

Answer:

A. Water’s adhesion to other types of molecules