One of water's unique properties is it has strong surface tension. What do you predict would happen if water had weak surface tension? (A) Insects wouldn't be able to land or walk on water. (B) Plants wouldn't be able to draw water from the ground through their roots. (C) Water molecules would attract each other. (D) Water would only be able to dissolve nonpolar substances. [I think A or B?]

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Giselle Banks

26 January, 13:57

One of water's unique properties is it has strong surface tension. What do you predict would happen if water had weak surface tension? (A) Insects wouldn't be able to land or walk on water. (B) Plants wouldn't be able to draw water from the ground through their roots. (C) Water molecules would attract each other. (D) Water would only be able to dissolve nonpolar substances. [I think A or B?]

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Byron Levy · Answer 1

Hey there!

One of water's unique properties is it has strong surface tension. What do you predict would happen if water had weak surface tension?

Answer: A. Insects wouldn't be able to land or walk on water.

Pugh · Answer 2

A, as the insects use surface tension