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What is the reason behind the high surface tension of water

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The high surface tension helps the paper clip - with muchhigher density - float on the water. The property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules.
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B) The polarity of the water molecule helps it to cohere to nearby water molecules, forming a skin over it

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