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 ability of water to dissolve many substances
the ability of water to dissolve many substances
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
Responses
the ability of water to dissolve many substances
the ability of water to dissolve many substances
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
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The ability of water to form beads on surfaces is best explained by **the strong cohesion of water molecules**. Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding, which causes water to minimize its surface area and form beads.