Explain why small insects can walk on the surface of a pond and why tears protect the surface of the eye from dust particles
A) The attraction of the water molecules disrupts the ionic bonds preventing small objects from penetrating the water.
B) The attraction of water molecules creates a gas layer that prevents small objects from penetrating the water.
C) The attraction of water molecules creates an ice layer that prevents small objects from penetrating the water.
D) The attraction of water molecules creates a surface tension barrier that prevents small objects from penetrating the water.
E) The attraction of water molecules forms ionic bonds creating a barrier that prevents small objects from penetrating the water.
Answer: D
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