eli5 Why does water form a meniscus in a glass of water

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eli5 Why does water form a meniscus in a glass of water

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Water is a polar molecule. The oxygen atom “hogs” the electrons a bit, making it slightly negative and the hydrogens slightly positive. The charge makes them stick to each other a bit (eg. surface tension), as well as anything else with a slight charge.

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