Question

question 6 (10 points) a mosquito can skate across the water without sinking. the tips of its feet must be coated with molecules that are basic. hydrophobic. hydrophilic. ions.

Explanation:

Water's surface tension allows mosquitoes to walk on water. Hydrophobic molecules repel water, preventing the mosquito's feet from breaking the water's surface and sinking. Hydrophilic molecules would attract water, causing the feet to submerge, while basic molecules or ions do not enable this water-repelling effect needed for surface tension support.

Answer:

hydrophobic.