Water is a polar molecule. Water contains an oxygen atom. Water has a high surface tension. Water has a high specific heat.
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: Water moves by capillary action through soil from moist areas to dry areas. Which property of water is most responsible for this capillary action?
Possibilities:
- Water is a polar molecule.
- Water contains an oxygen atom.
- Water has a high surface tension.
- Water has a high specific heat.

Water has a high surface tension.