Question

mercury rises in a clinical thermometer when the temperature is increased due to the ? A.expansion B. Contraction C.sublimation D. Evaporation.

Answer 1

Answer:A: expansion

Explanation: the m err rcury expand on heating

Answer 2

Explanation:

Which of the following states of matter can flow to take up the shape of a container?

Your Answer:

Liquids only

Correct Answer:

Liquids and gases

The particles in liquids and gases have enough freedom of movement to allow these substances to flow to take up the shape of the container (the bottom of the container for liquids). The particles of a solid only vibrate, so solids cannot flow.

2.

Incorrect The mercury rises in a clinical thermometer when the temperature is increased due to the _____ of the mercury.

Your Answer:

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3.

Incorrect Steel may be used to reinforce concrete because steel:

Your Answer:

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4.

Incorrect The density of salt water at 5°C is _____ the density of freshwater at 5°C.

Your Answer:

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5.

Match the terms to the correct descriptions.

Option

Your Answer:

5.1

Incorrect Dissolving

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5.2

Incorrect Diffusion

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5.3

Incorrect Expansion

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5.4

Incorrect Condensation

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5.5

Incorrect Floating

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5.6

Incorrect Boiling

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