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Why is alcohol often used in laboratory thermometers instead of mercury?

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CBSE
Class 6
Science
Curiosity
Temperature and its Measurement
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Why is alcohol often used in l...

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Why is alcohol often used in laboratory thermometers instead of mercury?

1

Alcohol is cheaper

2

Alcohol expands more than mercury

3

Alcohol is clearer

4

Alcohol does not freeze

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