Question

the meniscus is the curved surface of a liquid in a vessel. it is usually ____________ in shape​

Answer 1

Answer:

convex (if cohesion is greater than adhesion) or

concave (if cohesion is less than adhesion).

For water, the shape of the miniscus is concave but for mercury, it is convex.

• The question does not specifies which liquid is being asked.
• But most of the liquids have concave meniscus as the force of adhesion is relatively larger than cohesion.

Answer 2

Explanation:

the meniscus is the curved surface of a liquid in a vessel. it is usually _cylinder or pipet in shape