Which of the following properties of water can explain these observations?
While fishing, you make the following observations:
a. Water spiders appear to be able walk on the surface of the water.
b. Flat rocks may be made to skip across the water.
A) Water is an excellent solvent.
B) Water molecules are heavy.
C) Water molecules are cohesive.
D) Water molecules are polar.
E) Both B and C
Answer: C
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