The Meniscus of Mercury in a Glass Capillary Tube Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

The meniscus of mercury in a glass capillary tube is convex because of

• A)the very high density of mercury as compared with water.
• B)the low surface tension of mercury.
• C)the greater attraction of mercury atoms to the glass than to each other.
• D)the weaker attraction of mercury atoms to the glass than to each other.
• E)electrostatic repulsion between the glass and the mercury.

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