Question

which best explains the surface tension of water?
capillary action
cohesion
adhesion
sublimation

Explanation:

Surface tension is the tendency of liquid surfaces to shrink into the minimum surface area possible. This occurs because water molecules are attracted to one another (cohesion); molecules at the surface are pulled inward by cohesive forces from surrounding molecules, creating a "skin-like" tension. Capillary action is a result of both cohesion and adhesion, adhesion is attraction between different substances, and sublimation is a phase change from solid to gas, none of which directly explain surface tension.

Answer:

cohesion