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If it's a silver liquid it's Mercury, if it's red it's alcohol (not water)

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What devices contain mercury?

Thermometer or barometer


Which part of the thermometer contains the mercury?

The internal capillary contain mercury.


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


Does an instant thermometer used for cooking contain mercury?

No, most instanst thermometers used for cooking are digital and therefore don't contain mercury. There may be some older style thermometers that do contain mercury.


What type of Thermometer is most likely to contain alcohol?

A mercury-in-glass thermometer is most likely to contain alcohol. However, due to safety concerns, many modern thermometers use alcohol-based solutions or other materials instead of mercury.


Do pool thermometers contain mercury?

Some pool thermometers do contain mercury, but there are alternatives available that use different substances like alcohol or digital sensors. If you are concerned about the presence of mercury in a pool thermometer, look for options that explicitly state they are mercury-free.


When was the did the water thermometer invented?

i think you mean a mercury theremometer


Is it a solid liquid or gas found in a thermometer?

Actually anything that won't freeze or boil at the operating range of the thermometer. The most common are mercury and alcohol.


What color is the Mercury in a Mercury thermometer?

Mercury in a Mercury thermometer is typically silver in color.


What is the diffrerence between digital thermometer and mercury thermometer?

A digital thermometer uses electronic sensors to measure temperature and displays the reading digitally, while a mercury thermometer uses a column of mercury to measure temperature and has a calibrated scale to indicate the temperature. Digital thermometers are often faster and more accurate than mercury thermometers, and are also safer since they do not contain mercury.


What happens to the mercury level when the cold thermometer is kept in a hot tub of water?

The mercury level in a thermometer placed in a hot tub of water will rise as the temperature of the water increases. This is because the volume of liquid mercury expands with higher temperatures, causing it to climb up the measuring scale in the thermometer.


What is a non mercury thermometers?

A non-mercury thermometer is a thermometer that does not contain mercury as the temperature-sensing liquid. Instead, it may use alcohol, galinstan, or other materials to measure temperature. These alternatives are considered safer for environmental and health reasons compared to mercury thermometers.