Which observation best demonstrates the surface tension of water? (1 point)

Responses

Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.
Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.

Water dissolves sugar, salt, and many other substances.
Water dissolves sugar, salt, and many other substances.

A stream flows around rocks and other obstacles, but always downhill.
A stream flows around rocks and other obstacles, but always downhill.

A small insect stands on a lake, without swimming or paddling.

1 answer

The observation that best demonstrates the surface tension of water is:

A small insect stands on a lake, without swimming or paddling.

This phenomenon occurs because the surface tension of water allows the insect to remain on the surface without sinking.