Moderate
Mercury does not wet the glass because of its property of ______________________?
Correct answer: B. Surface tension
- A. Capillary
- B. Surface tension
- C. Compressibility
- D. Viscosity
Explanation
Mercury has strong cohesive forces and weak adhesion to glass, producing a convex meniscus and preventing wetting. This behaviour is associated with surface tension.
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