Question

A mercury-in-glass thermometers is used to measure is to be used to measure temperatures from 0°C to 100°C. Why is mercury suitable?
A mercury-in-glass thermometers is used to measure is to be used to measure temperatures from 0°C to 100°C. Why is mercury suitable?

Answer 1

Because mercury expands significantly on small temperature changes. This helps to keep the size of thermometer small.