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 adhesion of water to other surfaces
the adhesion of water to other surfaces

the ability of water to dissolve many substances
the ability of water to dissolve many substances

the strong cohesion of water molecules
the strong cohesion of water molecules

the high chemical reactivity of water

Answer 1

The best explanation for the ability of water to form beads on surfaces is **the strong cohesion of water molecules**. Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules themselves, which leads to the formation of droplets or beads as the molecules stick together.