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What change takes place in the liquid inside a thermometer when the thermometer is placed into something cold?
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∙ 9y ago
The liquid in thermometers contracts when placed in something cold (and expands when placed in something hot.)
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∙ 10y agoIt contracts and then expands.
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Why is it inappropriate to stir a liquid with a thermometer?
Because that will mess with the temperature reading on the thermometer. And it would be dangerous if the thermometer is broken as there are dangerous chemicals (i.e.mercury) inside.
Why does a red thermometer smell?
A red liquid inside a thermometer, often colored with mercury or alcohol, can emit a metallic smell when exposed to air as these substances are volatile. The smell is more noticeable when the thermometer is broken or if the liquid is spilled, releasing the odor into the air.
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.
Why was it important not to let the thermometer rest on the bottom of the breaker?
It is important not to let the thermometer rest on the bottom of the beaker because the bottom can be heated unevenly leading to inaccurate temperature readings. Placing the thermometer in the liquid away from the bottom ensures a more accurate measurement of the liquid's temperature.
How do you use Liquid Crystal Thermometer for measuring temperature?
Liquid crystal thermometers utilize liquid crystals that change color based on temperature. Simply place the thermometer strip on the object you wish to measure the temperature of, and the liquid crystals will change color to indicate the temperature. Consult the packaging for a color guide to interpret the temperature reading accurately.
What change takes place in the liquid inside a thermometer when it is placed into somthing cold?
The liquid inside the thermometer "contracts" when it is placed into something cold. This means that it decreases in volume and increases in density. This is the reason that the thermometer can measure heat: the volume of the liquid inside the thermometer changes as a function of heat, and the amount of liquid in the "tube" of the thermometer changes as a function of volume. Because of this relationship, the level of the liquid in the tube of the thermometer changes as a function of heat.
What is the liquid in thermometer's called?
Mercury the liquid inside thermometer is mercury.. but it is called thermometric liquid.
What is the liquid in the ball of the thermometer?
the liguid inside the thermometer is Mercury.
What changes takes place in the liquid inside a thermometer when the thermometer is placed into something hot?
The liquid in thermometers expands when temperature increases (and contracts when temperature decreases). When it expands, the only place for it to expand 'to' is up the thermometer (into the empty space above it).
What is the silver liquid inside of a thermometer called?
Mercury
Why does the height of the liquid of a thermometer increaseswhen the temperature goes up?
Thermal expansion of the fluid inside the thermometer.
What is the clear liquid inside a Galileo thermometer?
mercury
Is there inert gas inside a thermometer?
No. The tube inside a thermometer is vacuum. If there was a gas inside, the pressure changes due to temperature changes would cause the liquid inside to expand/contract unevenly.
Is liquid expanding in a thermometer a chemical change?
No. It's a physical change since it's still the same liquid.
What is the liquid mercury in a thermometer expands as its heated what is this a?
physical change
Why is it inappropriate to stir a liquid with a thermometer?
Because that will mess with the temperature reading on the thermometer. And it would be dangerous if the thermometer is broken as there are dangerous chemicals (i.e.mercury) inside.
Is there any thermometer which changes its colour due to temperature change?
Yes,its called as "liquid crystal thermometer".
