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? A. The strong cohesion of water molecules B. The high chemical reactivity of water C. The ability of water to dissolve many substances D. The adhesion of water to other surfaces
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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 **A. The strong cohesion of water molecules**.
Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding, which causes them to stick together and form droplets. While adhesion (D) also plays a role when water interacts with other surfaces, the predominant factor in the formation of water beads is the cohesive nature of water molecules that allows them to maintain a rounded shape rather than spreading out.
Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding, which causes them to stick together and form droplets. While adhesion (D) also plays a role when water interacts with other surfaces, the predominant factor in the formation of water beads is the cohesive nature of water molecules that allows them to maintain a rounded shape rather than spreading out.