Mercury does not stick to glass because
cohesive forces between the mercury molecules are greater than adhesive forces between mercury and glass molecules
the adhesive forces between mercury and glass molecules are greater than the cohesive forces
both the cohesive and adhesive forces are equal
None of the above
Correct Answer :
A. cohesive forces between the mercury molecules are greater than adhesive forces between mercury and glass molecules
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