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- Tap water
- Rubbing alcohol (do not drink this)
- Clear, narrow-necked plastic bottle (11-ounce water bottles work well)
- Food coloring
- Clear plastic drinking straw
- Modeling clay
1. Pour equal parts of tap water and rubbing alcohol into the bottle, filling about 1/8 to a 1/4 of the bottle.
2. Add a couple of drops of food coloring and mix.
3. Put the straw in the bottle, but don't let the straw touch the bottom (DO NOT DRINK THE MIXTURE).
4. Use the modeling clay to seal the neck of the bottle, so the straw stays in place.
5. Now hold your hands on the bottle and watch what happens to the mixture in the bottle.
What else can I help you with?
Why don't you make thermometers with water?
You can make a thermometer with water, and in fact Galileo invented a rudimentary water thermometer in 1593. However, using other materials such as alcohol or mercury allows you to measure a greater variation in temperature.
What to use to measure the temperature of boiling water?
You can use a food thermometer or a candy thermometer for measuring the temperature of boiling water. Make sure the thermometer is heat-resistant and can handle high temperatures. Insert the thermometer into the water without touching the bottom of the pot for an accurate reading.
How do you wash a thermometer?
To wash a thermometer, use soap and water to clean the surface of the thermometer. Do not soak the thermometer in water and ensure to dry it thoroughly before using again to prevent damage. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning to maintain accuracy and safety.
A thermometer is placed in water in order to measure the water temperature. What would cause the liquid in the thermometer to drop?
If surrounding water temperature is lower than the water in the thermometer, heat will transfer from the water in the thermometer to the colder water causing the liquid in the thermometer to drop.
What happens to the thermometer when it enters in cold water?
When a thermometer enters cold water, the temperature reading on the thermometer will decrease as the thermometer adjusts to the temperature of the water. The liquid inside the thermometer will contract and move down the scale, indicating the lower temperature of the cold water.
How do you calibrate a thermometer?
You first put ice into a cup then add cold water, then stir. You then wait until it is 0 degrees ( which will take about 5 minutes ) then you put the thermometer in and make sure it is 0 degrees celsius. Then boil water and put a thermometer in and make sure it's 100 degrees celsius.
What tool or tools would you use to make the temperature of the water in a swimming pool?
a thermometer
Which thermometer is most suitable for measuring boiling point of water mercury or alcholic thermometer?
Which thermometer is most suitable for measuring boiling point of water mercury or alcoholic thermometer
What will the mercury thermometer show when it is kept in ice?
The question must be asked carefully. If the thermometer is in water ice and there is no liquid water, and there is one atmosphere of pressure, the thermometer can read anything from the freezing point of water and lower, depending on the range of the thermometer. If the thermometer is in a stable mix of water and ice, it will read the freezing point of water.
Who invented the water thermometer?
Charles WingerThe Thermometer was invented by Galileo Galilei in 1593. His thermometer consisted of water in a glass bulb; the water moved up and down the bulb as the temperature changed.
Why does water's freezing point make water a poor choice for the liquid in a thermometer?
Water's freezing point is 0°C, which is relatively high compared to other liquids used in thermometers. This can limit the temperature range in which the thermometer can accurately measure. Additionally, when water freezes, it expands, which can damage the thermometer.
What invited water thermometer in 1593?
The first water thermometer was invented in the 16th century. In 1593, Galileo Galilei improved the existing thermoscope by inventing a basic water thermometer.
