Physics
A drop of liquid assumes spherical shape because:

Inter molecular forces are weak in liquids
A sphere has the least surface area for a given volume
A sphere has the largest surface area for a given volume
Intermolecular forces are strong in liquids

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Physics
On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because:

mercury is a metal.
cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass.
cohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass.
density of mercury is greater than that of water.

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