Question

which is not a result of waters surface tension? a an insect floating on the surface of water. b water forming spherical drops on a freshly waxed surface. c ice floating in liquid water. d water rising up into a thin glass tube.

Explanation:

Surface tension is the property of a liquid's surface that allows it to resist an external force due to the cohesive forces between liquid molecules. An insect floating on water, water forming spherical drops, and water rising in a thin glass tube (capillary action related to surface - tension) are results of surface tension. Ice floating in liquid water is due to the lower density of ice compared to liquid water, not surface tension.

Answer:

c. Ice floating in liquid water.