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Meniscus is not composed of anything its a physical properties due to surface tension of liquids.
It is dependant on the:
cohesive forces - binds similar molecules together.
adhesive forces - bind a substance to a surface.
Water for example in a glass tube the meniscus is U-shaped, we say, that the adhesive forces between the water and glass are greater, than the cohesive forces between water molecule, but for Mercury, the meniscus is curved downward therefore we would say .....
One other thing in narrow tubes the rise of liquids is called capillary action.
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What is a curved surface on a liquid called?
A meniscus, but whether it has a positive curve or a negative one depends on whether it wets the glass.
What is the name of the bubble in the metric system?
The Meniscus is the name for bubble in the metric system
How is a meniscus used in measuring?
As the diameter of the container decreases, the meniscus becomes more pronounced. The meniscus may be convex (curving upward) or concave (curving downward). Most of the time you will find that the meniscus is concave. The most notable exception is the meniscus that forms from mercury. When taking measurement readings it is important that the reading is done properly. The following rules must be adhered to: I. Read the meniscus at eye level. Do not read the meniscus from above or below eye level. Significant measurement errors may occur II. Read the bottom of a concave meniscus and the top of a convex meniscus.
When measuring you do the measurement from the bottom of the meniscus?
You should always measure at the lowest part of the meniscus. The meniscus is a slight curvature at the top of a liquid in a container.
What is the meniscus rule used for?
The meniscus rule states that you always measure the volume of a water-based solution from the bottom of the meniscus when you are using a graduated cylinder.
What is a curved surface on a liquid called?
A meniscus, but whether it has a positive curve or a negative one depends on whether it wets the glass.
What is the meniscus of honey?
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What is a synonyms for the science word meniscus?
water surface meniscus or knee cartilage meniscus?
When water is in a container the surface of the water is curved this curve is called?
The meniscus - the upward curve of a liquid in a narrow vessel.Read more: When_water_is_ina_container_the_surface_of_the_water_is_curved_this_curve_is_called
What is the lowest point of the water level in a graduated cylinder called?
It's called Ya Mum's Panis
What liquid's meniscus curve up?
Water's meniscus curves up. Mercury's meniscus curves down.
Does meniscus always concave?
Do you mean is a meniscus always concave? If so, then no. For example, the meniscus of mercury is convex.
What is the curved surface of a liquid called?
Meniscus
What is the scientific definition of meniscus?
meniscus is the level of a liquid in a cylinder.
What part of the meniscus do you measure from?
You measure from the bottom curve of the meniscus.
Did you measure at the top of the meniscus or the bottom?
You measure at the bottom of the meniscus.
When was Omobranchus meniscus created?
Omobranchus meniscus was created in 1975.
