A mosquito can skate across the water without sinking. The tips of its feet must be coated with molecules that are

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EdMorte · Answer 1 · 2023-05-12T10:20:46+0000

hydrophobic

hydrophobic molecules repel water which would allow the lightweight mosquito to sit on top of the water with the help of surface tension etc.
hydrophilic molecules are the opposite!

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