What is the reason behind the high surface tension of water?

Water has adhesive and cohesive properties. Adhesion (the tendency of water to stick to itself) is the reason for surface tension. This is because the hydrogen bonds the water molecules form with each other keep the water together. At the top of the water, there are fewer molecules of water to bind to (no molecules above the top), and so they can bind more strongly with those to the side and beneath them. Because of surface tension, some insects can walk on water if they are light enough to not penetrate the top layer of water. Hope this helps! :)

Answered by kittymaniac | 2024-06-10

Water's high surface tension is primarily due to cohesive forces from hydrogen bonding between water molecules. This results in a stronger attraction at the surface, allowing some organisms to walk on water. Surface tension is crucial for numerous biological and physical processes in nature.
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Answered by kittymaniac | 2024-10-31