Question
Describe briefly the three physical properties of water which helps in ascent of water in xylem.

Answer

Three properties of water essential for its ascent in xylem are cohesive or cohesion force, adhesive or adhesion force and surface tension.
  1. Cohesion force: It is the force by which water molecules remain attached to one another. The force develops due to hydrogen bonds amongst the water molecules. Cohesion provides tensile strength against negative pressure exerted by transpiration pull.
  2. Adhesion force: It is the force of attraction between water molecules and inner surface of xylem channels. Adhesion force adds tc tensile strength of water.
  3. Surface tension: It refers to the higher attraction present amongst water molecules at the interphase between liquid and gaseous phase.

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