Question

The property of water which enables small insects to float on water is

Answer 1

Water molecules naturally stick to each other, due to a strong chemical attraction between the individual molecules.

At the pond’s surface, the uppermost water molecules experience this attraction as a strong pull toward each other, and downward from the water beneath them.
As it turns out, the bug’s feet are covered with waxy hairs that are “hydrophobic“–which means they chemically resist contact with water. This combination of strong surface tension and water-resistant feet is what lets our bug stand on the water, without even getting wet!

Answer 2

The legs have tiny hairs that repel water and capture air.By repelling water the tiny water striders stand on the water surface and the captured airs allows them to float and easily.

Answer 3

The legs have tiny hairs that repel water and capture air.By repelling water the tiny water striders stand on the water surface and the captured airs allows them to float and easily.