Question

A water strider (an insect that can walk on water) has legs that are coated with a hydrophobic substance. what would happen if the substance were more polar (less hydrophobic)?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

If the substance coating the legs of a water strider were more polar (less hydrophobic), the legs would be less effective at repelling water, and the water strider would have a harder time walking on water.