A liquid in a test tube has a curved surface such that the edges touching the glass are higher than the surface at the center. T
his must mean that the cohesive forces are less than the adhesive forces. 1. False 2. True
1 answer:
Answer:
True
Explanation:
Cohesive forces are forces that exist between the molecules of a substance of the same material while adhesive forces are forces that exists between the molecules of the substances of different materials.
This is responsible for the nature of menisci formed by different liquids when they are filled into containers or glass tubes.
If the cohesive forces of the liquid molecules are stronger than the adhesive forces between the liquid molecules and the glass material, a convex meniscus will be formed. This means that the edges of the liquid touching the glasses are lower than the surface at the centre. The meniscus formed by mercury in a glass tube is an example of this.
However, If the cohesive forces of the liquid molecules are weaker than the adhesive forces between the liquid molecules and the glass material, a concave meniscus will be formed. This means that the edges of the liquid touching the glasses are higher than the surface at the centre. The meniscus formed by water in a glass tube is an example of this.
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Please note: I got the diagram online, it was not drawn by me. I Just needed to quickly get something to illustrate my explanations. Thanks.
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(b)
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