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Is the external bulb of a thermometer also made of mercury?
The red liquid in a thermometer is Mercury, which is usually encased in a glass tube
When bright red mercury (II) oxide is heated in a test tube oxygen gas is evolved and droplets of liquid mercury condense at the cooler top of the test tube.?
Yes, it is correct.
When was Red Mercury LLC created?
Red Mercury LLC was created in 1999.
Why is the bulb of a thermometer the most important part of a liquid thermometer?
you can use two main liquid substances in a bulb of a thermometer - the one i can remember -alchol-another one i am almost certain of -mercury- i am sorry if the later one is incorrect -if you do know the awnser i would appecheate if you conferm it for me .Remember you do not need to be a member or do anything to write an awnser .
Is it legal to purchase red mercury?
Most scientist state that the existence of red mercury is doubtful.
What chemical is used in thermometers?
For non-electronic thermometers , you will either see a red liquid or a silver liquid. The 'Red liquid' is a coloured alcohol. The 'Silver liquid' is mercury.
Why does the Mercury in a thermometer appear red?
If the liquid in a thermometer is red it is not mercury, it is alchohol which has been colouired.
What is the name of the liquid in a thermometer?
The red liquid in a liquid-in-glass thermometer is mineral spirits or ethanol alcohol mixed with red dye. A grey or silver liquid inside the thermometer is mercury. Mercury thermometers are not used anymore due to the dangers associated with mercury.
What is the liquid in the themometer?
If it is clear red or blue, it is alcohol (ethanol) dyed, as it is normally colourless. If it is silver then the liquid is mercury, the only common metal that is liquid at room temperature.
What element is a poisonous smelly red liquid?
Mercury
Is Copper oxide a liquid?
No, it is either a red powder (cuprous oxide) or a black powder (cupric oxide)
What liquid is inside thermometers?
If the liquid is silver, it is liquid mercury (Hg). If the liquid is red, it is coloured ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH).
What metal turns into liquid at room temperature-?
metals liquid at room temperature (25 degrees)Mercury
What does a thermometer contain water or Mercury?
If it's a silver liquid it's mercury, if it's red it's alcohol (not water)
Is the external bulb of a thermometer also made of mercury?
The red liquid in a thermometer is Mercury, which is usually encased in a glass tube
What is the red stuff in a thermometer?
Ethanol (Ethyl alcohol) with a red dye in it. A thermometer with a silvery expanding liquid is Mercury.
What is the liquid in a thermomether called?
Some thermometers use mercury, in these the liquid is silvery. Some thermometers use a red dyed alcohol solutioin.
