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?
the ability of water to dissolve many substances
the strong cohesion of water molecules
the adhesion of water to other surfaces
the high chemical reactivity of water
the ability of water to dissolve many substances
the strong cohesion of water molecules
the adhesion of water to other surfaces
the high chemical reactivity of water
Answers
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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**.
Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules, which causes them to stick together and form droplets, or beads. This is primarily due to hydrogen bonding between water molecules. While adhesion (the attraction of water molecules to other surfaces) also plays a role, it is the cohesive forces that primarily contribute to the droplet formation observed as water beads on surfaces.
Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules, which causes them to stick together and form droplets, or beads. This is primarily due to hydrogen bonding between water molecules. While adhesion (the attraction of water molecules to other surfaces) also plays a role, it is the cohesive forces that primarily contribute to the droplet formation observed as water beads on surfaces.