A. The forces of cohesion in water are greater than those of adhesion between water and glass B. The forces of adhesion in water are less than those of cohesion between water and glass C. The forces of cohesion in mercury are greater than those of adhesion between mercury and glass. D. The forces of cohesion in mercury are less than those of adhesion between mercury and glass.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
The forces of cohesion in mercury are greater than the forces of adhesion between mercury and glass. This is why mercury does not wet glass. The forces of cohesion in water are less than the forces of adhesion between water and glass. This is why water wets glass.
