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Question
What type of meniscus forms when the molecules of a liquid have a stronger attraction to the container material (adhesion) than to each other (cohesion)?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Stronger adhesive forces cause the liquid to be pulled up the walls of the container. This upward pull at the edges creates a curved surface that is lower in the middle, which is a concave meniscus (e.g., water in a glass tube).
Hint
Think of water in a glass tube. The water climbs the walls, curving downward in the center.