Question

Question 7. Mercury is largely used in thermometers to measure the
temperature. It is a very dangerous metal as its density is very high. If it
get into the food chain, it leads to mercury poisoning.
(a) What two precautions you must take while handling equipments
containing mercury?
(b) Why mercury is used in thermometers?
(c) Can you suggest other alternatives to mercury thermometers?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Mercury, a liquid metal with high density, can corrode the skin if it drops over it.
2. to measure the temperature
3. There are numerous alternatives to mercury thermometers. ... But increasingly, selecting an alternative to Hg is chiefly a matter of choosing among one of the three sensor types used in digital thermometry

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

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as mercury is a toxic material present in clinical thermometers etc so it must be handled with care .Special equipments can be used for this..

it was used in thermometers as because of its retaining quality and shiny appearance which gives us ease to view our temperature.

Alternatives to mercury thermometers are digital thermometers that have a digital screen to display the temperature and work on cells.