A needle can be made to "float" on the surface tension of water.What causes this surface tension to form?

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Surface tension is caused by the cohesive forces between the water molecules. These forces result in the formation of a "skin" on the surface of the water, which allows objects with a high enough surface area to float on top. Adhesion and solubility do not directly contribute to surface tension, and while heat capacity is a property of water, it is not responsible for surface tension formation.

A Needle Can Be Made to "Float" on the Surface