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A liquid that has stronger cohesive forces than adhesive forces would have which type of meniscus?
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Correct Answer: C. convex.
The meniscus is the curved upper surface of liquid. This is formed because of unequal cohesion and adhesion attractions. For example, in water the adhesive forces are greater than the cohesive forces, therefore the water is able to “walk up the sides” of the surface. In the case of water, a U-shaped or concave meniscus is formed. Mercury, for example has stronger cohesive attractions between the mercury molecules than adhesive attractions between the mercury and the glass surface, therefore producing a convex meniscus, which looks like an inverted U.
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