In the case of the liquid meniscus, a concave meniscus that is what one usually observes takes place when the molecules of the liquid are fascinated towards the container. This takes place with water and a glass tube. A convex meniscus takes place when the molecules exhibit a stronger attraction with each other in comparison to the container, as in the case of glass and mercury.
The shape of the liquid meniscus is determined by the relative magnitudes of the cohesive forces in the liquid and adhesive forces between the liquid and its container.
