Question

1. what is a curved surface in a graduated cylinder called? a 11. circle the letter of each sentence that is true about capillary action. a. it explains how water moves against the force of gravity. b. it is due to the attraction among molecules of water and surrounding materials. c. it prevents water from moving through materials with pores. d. it causes clothing to stay dry. 12. how does capillary action allow water to climb up the sides of a straw? 13. a mixture that forms when one substance dissolves another is called a(n) ________. 14. why can water dissolve many substances? 15. circle the letter of each substance that dissolves in water. a. salt b. oil c. oxygen d. wax

Explanation:

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A curved surface in a graduated cylinder is called a meniscus. It is formed due to the forces of adhesion (attraction between water and the cylinder - wall) and cohesion (attraction among water molecules). Capillary action is related to the rise of liquid in narrow spaces, but the term for the curved surface is meniscus. However, among the given options, the best - related concept is capillary action as it is related to the behavior of liquids in small spaces which causes the formation of the curved surface.

Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity. It occurs because of the combined effects of adhesion (attraction between the liquid and the solid surface) and cohesion (attraction between liquid molecules). Water moving against gravity in a straw or in porous materials is due to capillary action.

Capillary action allows water to climb up the sides of a straw due to the adhesive forces between water molecules and the straw material and the cohesive forces among water molecules. These forces work together to pull the water up the narrow space of the straw.

Answer:

a. It explains how water moves against the force of gravity.

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