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The insect’s mass and the upward force of gravity prevent the breaking of hydrogen bonds between the water molecules.
The insect’s mass and the upward force of gravity prevent the breaking of hydrogen bonds between the water molecules.
The insect’s mass and small surface area in all directions stick to the water molecules.
The insect’s mass and small surface area in all directions stick to the water molecules.
The insect’s mass is supported by the air pressure in all directions and will not break the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules.
The insect’s mass is supported by the air pressure in all directions and will not break the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules.
The insect’s mass is not strong enough to break the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules.
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The best response to explain why a water strider can walk on water is:
The insect’s mass is not strong enough to break the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules.
This highlights that the surface tension created by the hydrogen bonds between water molecules is what allows the water strider to walk on the surface without breaking through it.
