Hydrosphere Mechanics Question.

I have a question regarding Hydrosphere (obviously).

I have Hextouch support on Hydrosphere, and when I move the sphere it hits and applies the curse. However, when I shock it with Crackling Lance, do the pulses count as a "hit" each time they pulse? I cant figure out if it does or not, no matter how many times I test it. Maybe I kill too fast, but once I move the sphere and apply hex touch, I cant tell if the pulses are considered a hit or not.

I put chance to flee support, and if the pulses are "hitting" then that would be a huge defensive buff for my glass cannon of an elementalist.

I appreciate your help, and if this question was already answered, if you can send me that way I would appreciate it.

Thank you!