Why does water on a clean glass surface tend to spread out while mercury on the same surface tends to form drops, also known as wetting behavior?

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Why does water on a clean glass surface tend to spread out while mercury on the same surface tends to form drops, also known as wetting behavior?, Because water molecules have stronger cohesive forces than adhesive forces with the glass surface., Due to the higher density of mercury compared to water., It is a result of the temperature difference between water and mercury., Both water and mercury have similar adhesive forces with the glass surface.

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Correct Option is : (A) Because water molecules have stronger cohesive forces than adhesive forces with the glass surface.

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