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Why is the angle of contact of mercury obtuse?

Updated: 11/2/2022
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Cohesive force between molecules of Mercury is more than adhesive force between molecules of mercury and those of glass. This results in formation of a convex meniscus for surface of mercury. Actually, cohesive and adhesive forces are phenomenon due to surface tension of a liqud. The angle made by mercury from the glass surface is obtuse.

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