Chemistry, asked by aryaavyas, 1 month ago

1. Why do we use mercury as a fluid in thermometers and not water?

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Answered by urir

We use mercury in thermometers as they remain in liquid form even with a change of temperature in it. ... Water cannot be used as a thermometric liquid, because it is not helpful to measure below 0°C and above 100°C.

Answered by anahitadas60

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Water cannot be used in thermometer because of its higher freezing point and lower boiling point than other liquids . ... This range is very small as compared to other liquids as mercury , having freezing point about −39oC and boiling point 356oC .

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