Surface Tension
Chemistry
Level
1
Why do water droplets form spheres?
A spherical shape gives the droplet a higher density
A spherical shape gives the droplet a lower density
A sphere has the smallest surface area for a given volume
A sphere has the largest surface area for a given volume
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Relevant wiki: Surface Tension
Water molecules are strongly attracted to each other, pulling droplets into a spherical shape that minimizes volume (and contact with air) and maximizes surface tension.