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 strong cohesion of water molecules
the strong cohesion of water molecules
the high chemical reactivity of water
the high chemical reactivity of water
the ability of water to dissolve many substances
the ability of water to dissolve many substances
the adhesion of water to other surfaces
Responses
the strong cohesion of water molecules
the strong cohesion of water molecules
the high chemical reactivity of water
the high chemical reactivity of water
the ability of water to dissolve many substances
the ability of water to dissolve many substances
the adhesion of water to other surfaces
Answers
GPT-4o mini
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 molecules of the same substance, which in the case of water, is due to hydrogen bonding. This cohesive property allows water molecules to hold together and form beads.