It is observed that water will wet a clean glass because the?
A
cohesion of water to glass is stronger than the cohesion of water molecules
B
adhesion of water molecules is weaker than the cohesion of water to glass
C
cohesion of water to glass is weaker than the cohesion of water molecules
D
adhesion of water molecules is stronger than the cohesion of water molecules
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
When the adhesion of liquid molecules to the glass is more than the cohesion of the liquid, the liquid will wet glass.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14194)