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Question Water forms beads on many surfaces, such as the waxy coating of a leaf. What best explains the ability of water to form beads? (1 point) Responses the high chemical reactivity of water the high chemical reactivity of water the strong cohesion of water molecules the strong cohesion of water molecules the adhesion of water to other surfaces the adhesion of water to other surfaces the ability of water to dissolve many substances

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The best explanation for the ability of water to form beads on surfaces, such as the waxy coating of a leaf, is **the strong cohesion of water molecules**. This cohesion creates surface tension, allowing water to form spherical beads rather than spreading out flat.