Question

Give nursing reason for mercury is used in clinical thermometer

Answer 1

Mercury is used in thermometers as it is the most suitable substance for it like it doesn't stick with glass and it rise for every temperature evenly.

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Answer 2

Answer:

(a) It does not stick to the walls of the glass.

(b) Mercury is shiny, which makes it easily visible through the glass.

(c) It expands equally for every degree of rise in temperature.

(d) Its boiling point is very high and melting point is low. Therefore, it

can be used to measure a wide range of temperatures.