Why (If You Are Careful)are You Able to Float a Needle

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why (if you are careful) are you able to float a needle on the surface of water?

• A) Water has adhesive properties.
• B) The surface tension that is a result of water's cohesive properties makes this possible.
• C) The covalent bonds that hold a water molecule together are responsible for this ability.
• D) A single needle is less dense than water.

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