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Question
Why does sharp glass edge become smooth on heating it upto its melting point in a flame? Explain which property of liquids is responsible for this phenomenon.
Solution
When the sharp glass edge is heated upto its melting point in a flame, it gets melted and becomes rounded at the edge which makes it smooth. The sharp edge becomes round on melting due to the surface tension phenomenon to acquire minimum surface area.
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