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When Water Is Measured in a Plastic Graduated Cylinder, a Reverse

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When water is measured in a plastic graduated cylinder, a reverse meniscus is observed because


A) the hydrogen bonds between water molecules are greater than the attractions between the water molecules and the walls of the container.
B) the viscosity of the water is greater than the viscosity of the plastic.
C) surface tension of the water prevents it from "beading up" inside the container.
D) the molecules of water are forced closer together because of London forces.
E) the attractive forces between the water molecules and the walls of the container are greater than the attractive forces between the water molecules.

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