Q7 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 1) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements. One is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Sharp glass edge becomes smooth on heating it up to its melting point.

Reason R: The viscosity of glass decreases on melting.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • A
    A is true but R is false
  • Correct answer
    B
    Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct
    explanation of A.
  • C
    A is false but R is true.
  • D
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Solution

Sharp glass edges are heated to make them smooth. Because on heating glass melts and the surface of the liquid tends to take the rounded shape at the edges which has minimum surface area. This is called fire polishing of glass. Correct explanation for this is surface tension.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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