Question

multiple choice the common basilisk lizard will run across water on its hind legs in an erect position when startled by predators. this lizard has large feet and flaps of skin along its toes. what properties of water allow this lizard to walk on water? hydrogen bonds hold water molecules together; many hydrogen bonds must be broken for water to evaporate. hydrogen bonds absorb heat when they break and release heat when they form. this helps to minimize temperature changes. polar molecules are attracted to ions and polar compounds, making these compounds soluble. the surface tension created by hydrogen bonds is greater than the weight of the lizard initially.

Explanation:

The basilisk lizard can walk on water due to water's surface tension, which is generated by hydrogen bonds between water molecules. This surface tension creates a "skin" strong enough to support the lizard's initial weight when it runs on its hind legs with specialized feet. The other options describe different water properties: the first relates to evaporative cooling, the second to temperature moderation, and the third to solubility, none of which enable walking on water.

Answer:

The surface tension created by hydrogen bonds is greater than the weight of the lizard initially.