Raindrops start to form in a roughly spherical structure due to the surface tension of water. This surface tension is the "skin" of a body of water that makes the molecules stick together. ... On smaller raindrops, the surface tension is stronger than in larger drops. The reason is the flow of air around the drop.

Why are water droplets spherical?

Raindrops take up the spherical shape due to the surface tension of water which is caused due to the tendency of water molecules to stick together. The spherical shape is having the least possible surface area due to which it can resist any of the external force in the atmosphere.

Why is a water droplet shaped like a sphere explain your answer in terms of hydrogen bonding?

Hydrogen bonds cause water to be exceptionally attracted to each other. Therefore, water is very cohesive. ... In space, water is able to form perfectly round spheres because the attraction of water to itself pulls the water into the shape with the least amount of surface area compared to the volume – a sphere.