Question

Which of the following properties of water allows an insect to “walk on water”?

A) Capillary action
B) Cohesion
C) Adhesion
D) Density

Answer 1

B) Cohesion

Step-by-step explanation:

The water molecules are more attracted to themselves than with air molecules. Droplets will cling to the body of water due to cohesion.

Answer 2

E = Surface Tension

Step-by-step explanation:

Insects are able to walk on water mainly due to surface tension. The insects legs have a very large surface area on their legs which enables them to walk on water. Another factor is their extremely light weight which enables them to exert a force on the surface of the water without breaking its film (surface area).