Home
Class 8
CHEMISTRY
What is the shape of the meniscus observ...

What is the shape of the meniscus observed when water and mercury are taken in two different capillary tubes and why ?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

(i) Type of forces between Hg molecules and Hg-glass molecules.
(ii) Type of forces between water molecules and water-glass molecules.
(iii) Effect of these forces on the shape of meniscus.
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • CLASSIFICATION OF MATTER

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise Concept Application Level - 2|25 Videos

  • CHEMICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise TRACK YOUR LEARNING-III|1 Videos

  • COAL AND PETROLEUM

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise COMPETITION CORNER|48 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

What is the shape of a liquid meniscus in a capillary tube dipped in mercury?

Why is mercury taken in a barometer?

Knowledge Check

  • Meniscus of mercury in a capillary is :

    A
    concave
    B
    convex
    C
    plane
    D
    cylindrical

  • The meniscus of mercury in the capillary tube is

    A
    Convex
    B
    Concave
    C
    Plane
    D
    Uncertain

  • A capillary tube of the radius r is immersed in water and water rise in it to a height H. Mass of water in the capillary tube is m. If the capillary of radius 2r is taken and dipped in water, the mass of water that will rise in the capillary tube will be

    A
    m
    B
    2 m
    C
    `m/2`
    D
    4 m

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    Why is mercury taken in a barometer?

    What is the shape of a liquid meniscus in a capillary tube dipped in water?

    How does capillary action differ in water and mercury ?

    Compare the shapes of the meniscus of water in a glass tube and in wax coated glass tube. Give an appropriate reason.

    The factor responsible for lower mercury level in a capillary tube is

    Home
    Profile