Multiple choice general knowledge

Mosquitoes and other water-borne insects would know that water has high surface tension. What property of the water molecule gives this characteristic?

  1. Electric Dipole Moment

  2. Polarity

  3. Taste

  4. Capillary Action
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Water's polar nature creates strong hydrogen bonding between molecules. These intermolecular forces create high surface tension, allowing small insects to walk on water without breaking through. Polarity refers to the uneven charge distribution in the water molecule.

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