1. Which of these is the best explanation for why the meniscus of water in the capillary tube to the
right is concave?
a. The adhesive forces are stronger than the cohesive forces.
b. The cohesive forces are stronger than the adhesive forces.
c. The surface tension of the water is causing water molecules to be drawn downward.
d. Water has formed polar covalent bonds with the capillary tube walls causing the water to be
more attracted to the walls of the capillary tube than with other water molecules.