Question

students in a science classroom observe an insect that appears to be walking on water. the insect is a water strider & it takes advantage of waters unique properties. which statement below explains the water striders ability to walk on water? the attraction between water molecules creates surface tension & the water strider stands on the molecules. oxygen in water occurs as two bonded atoms & the water striders legs balance on the molecules. the hydrogen bonds in water cause cohesion & the water striders legs sit on the bonds. the polarity of water molecules are attracted to the legs of the water slider.

Explanation:

Water striders can walk on water due to surface tension created by hydrogen - bonding and cohesion among water molecules. Surface tension acts like a thin elastic film on the water surface, allowing the water strider to stand.

Answer:

The attraction between water molecules creates surface tension & the water strider stands on the molecules.