Question

Write the advantages of alchohol and mercury if filled in thermometers​

Answer 1

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Advantages. It is suitable to measure low temperatures because of its freezing point is low. It is less toxic than mercury thermometer and hence high on safety factor for human and environment. It has a greater value of temperature coefficient of expansion than a mercury thermometer

Answer 2

Answer:

Following are the advantages of alcohol thermometer: They are cheaper and less harmful than mercury thermometers. They can measure temperatures down to -115°C, which is much lower than mercury thermometer.

advantages of mercury thermometer:

Mercury is the only one in liquid state at room temperature. It's used in thermometers because it has high coefficient of expansion. Hence, the slightest change in temperature is notable when it's used in a thermometer. It also has a high boiling point which makes it very suitable to measure higher temperatures.