water absorbs the ____________ and stops static cling.\ndetergent\nprotons\nelectric charge\nrewatch

Brief Explanations:

Static cling is caused by electric charges. Water can neutralize these charges by absorbing them, thus stopping static cling. Detergent is for cleaning and has no direct relation to stopping static cling in this context. Protons are sub - atomic particles and not what water absorbs to stop static cling.

Answer:

C. electric charge