The Meniscus of Mercury in a Glass Capillary Tube Is

Multiple Choice

The meniscus of mercury in a glass capillary tube is convex because of

A) the very high density of mercury as compared with water.
B) the low surface tension of mercury.
C) the greater attraction of mercury atoms to the glass than to each other.
D) the weaker attraction of mercury atoms to the glass than to each other.
E) electrostatic repulsion between the glass and the mercury.