The shape of a liquid's meniscus is determined by ________.
A)the viscosity of the liquid
B)the type of material the container is made of
C)the relative magnitudes of cohesive forces in the liquid and adhesive forces between the liquid and its container
D)the amount of hydrogen bonding in the liquid
E)the volume of the liquid

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The shape of a liquid's meniscus is determined by the relative magnitudes of cohesive forces in the liquid and adhesive forces between the liquid and its container. Cohesive forces are the intermolecular forces that hold the liquid molecules together, while adhesive forces are the intermolecular forces between the liquid and its container. The shape of the meniscus will be determined by which type of force is stronger.

The Shape of a Liquid's Meniscus Is Determined by ________