alleryWhat physical property of water enables small insects to walk on water?
AHigh surface tension
BLow dynamic viscosity
CHigh compressibility
DHigh vapor density
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. High surface tension
Strong hydrogen bonding produces a high surface tension that supports small insects on water.
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