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bekas [8.4K]
3 years ago
6

What causes a water strider to be able to walk on water?

Chemistry
2 answers:
Lena [83]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

By repelling water, the tiny water striders stand on the water's surface and the captured airs allows them to float and move easily.  so number 2. Surface Tension.

Explanation:

The attraction between water molecules creates tension and a very delicate membrane. Water striders walk on this membrane. ... The legs have tiny hairs that repel water and capture air.

Nina [5.8K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Water striders use the high surface tension of water and long, hydrophobic legs to help them stay above water.

Hope this helps! (:

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