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What causes small drops of mercury to form spherical beads instead of spreading on the surface?

Options

  1. AEqual intermolecular forces
  2. BSurface tension
  3. CLack of adhesion
  4. DHigh density

Correct answer

B. Surface tension

Step-by-step solution

The formation of spherical beads by small drops of mercury is due to the characteristic property of liquids called surface tension.

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