A small insect can walk on water because
- A
Water acts as a non-polar solvent at its surface
- B
Cohesion between water molecules is unusually weak
- C
Buoyant force alone supports the insect's weight
- Dcheck_circle
Hydrogen bonds at the water surface create high surface tension
Explanation
Surface molecules have unbalanced H-bond pulls inward, creating a "skin" tough enough to support light loads.