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"Short" answer: Its a combination of the surface tension due to the polar nature of the molecules of water and the hydrophobic properties of the wax on the paper.
Longer answer: Water is a molecule that consists of covalently bonded (2) Hydrogen ions + an oxygen ion (IE. H2O). The resulting structure of this molecule (due to some magical chemistry stuff that I forgot after I passed Chem 1 in college) has the two atoms of hydrogen (H) oriented to one pole of the oxygen (O) atom. Since the O is in a sense stealing 2 electrons each of the H's, the pole where they are located is somewhat more positive than the opposite pole. This property allows water molecules to 'bond' to one another (think of a weak magnet). Wax on the other hand is non-polar, or a given molecule of wax has neutral charge over all, and thus doesn't react with polar substances.
In the case of your water droplet, imagine zooming in with a super-power magnifying scope...one the outer-most-top-surface you'd see a chain of water molecules linked up in a chain, with the "H end" or positive end of one molecule being attracted to the negative end of next molecule. On the bottom of your drop you'd see the same thing, but you'd also see the water being repelled by the wax.
My head hurts now.
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Why did water take on a dome shape not a flat one when on the wax paper?
Water formed a dome shape on the wax paper due to surface tension. Surface tension is caused by the water molecules sticking together, creating a kind of "skin" on the surface, which is why the water doesn't spread out flat. The dome shape is a result of the water molecules pulling inward evenly to minimize surface area.
What will always take the shape and volume of its container?
A gas will always take the shape and volume of its container. Gas particles are free to move around and fill the space they are in.
What is a form of carbon in which the carbon bonds are arranged in a repeating pattern similar to a geodesic dome?
Fullerenes are a form of carbon where the carbon atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern similar to a geodesic dome. These molecules can take shape in different forms such as buckyballs, nanotubes, or graphene, showcasing unique properties like high strength and conductivity.
Densely packed arrangement of particles that take the shape of their container?
The particles in a densely packed arrangement are in a solid state, where they have a fixed shape and volume. These particles are closely packed together and vibrate in fixed positions, but they do not flow and take the shape of their container like particles in a liquid or gas.
Which state of matter can materials take the shape of the container?
Superfluidity
Why did water take on a dome shape not a flat one when on the wax paper?
Water formed a dome shape on the wax paper due to surface tension. Surface tension is caused by the water molecules sticking together, creating a kind of "skin" on the surface, which is why the water doesn't spread out flat. The dome shape is a result of the water molecules pulling inward evenly to minimize surface area.
How do you find the square feet in a dome?
You can find the square footage of any shape, including a dome, by taking a few measurements in relation to its base. The base of any dome is typically a circle, and because of this, the measurement you must take to find the square footage is the radius.
Can water be round or square-shaped?
As a liquid water has no defined shape. It will take on the shape of the container it is put in.
How do you make a birdie for bad-mitten?
take rubber, make sure its white. And you can make a pattern on it, and shape it into a cone. then take plastic and shape it into a dome and hot glue gun it. make sure its red or blue. Easy! note: have a adult help
What state of water does not take on the shape of its container?
Liquid
What will always take shape and volume of its container?
water. :)
What is the winding shape that a river can take and its shape is determined by the hardness of the rock the flowing water meets?
meander
How is water able to take the shape of the bottom of the container it is stored in?
Water is a liquid, and its molecules move around freely, but still must respond to gravity. The molecules in liquid water do not have the ability to hold a shape by rigidly clinging to each other, so the liquid will take the shape of its container.
Why water droplets take crown shape on hitting ground?
The wind or air shapes the water
What are the key features and benefits of a pop up dome tent?
A pop-up dome tent is easy to set up and take down quickly, making it convenient for camping or outdoor events. Its dome shape provides stability in windy conditions and offers more headroom inside. The tent is lightweight and compact for easy transport and storage.
How long did it take to build the Georgia dome?
it took 1,000,00,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to make the georgia dome
What would a substance denser that water do in water?
It depends on how the substance is shaped. Take 40,000 tons of steel. If you shape it into an ingot, it will sink. Shape it into a ship and it will float.
