Question

Is mercury poisnous? If yes then why we use the clinical thermometer

Answer 1

Answer:

The inhalation of mercury vapour can produce harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs and kidneys, and may be fatal

Explanation:

Mercury-in-glass thermometers have been considered the most accurate liquid-filled types. However, mercury is a toxic heavy metal, and mercury has only been used in clinical thermometers if protected from breakage of the tube.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Yes mercury is poisnous . We use the clinical thermometer because mercury in thermometer have liquid stage. However mercury is a toxic heavy metal and it has been used in clinical thermometer s if protected from breakage of the tube.

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