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What is a glass bulb of a thermometer?
A glass bulb of a thermometer is the part at the bottom of the thermometer that contains mercury or colored alcohol that expands and contracts with temperature changes. This expansion and contraction of the liquid is what causes the thermometer to measure and display the temperature.
What do you call the thermometers with the red stuff in it?
Mercury is a silver-white to dim substance. In the event that your thermometer is loaded up with a red fluid, your thermometer contains red colored liquor or mineral spirits and not mercury.
Is a Mercury themomiter a themomiter with Mercury in it?
Yes, a Mercury thermometer is a thermometer that contains mercury inside a glass tube. Mercury expands and rises in the tube as it is heated, allowing for temperature measurements. However, due to the toxic nature of mercury, these thermometers are being replaced by safer alternatives.
What color is the Mercury in a Mercury thermometer?
Mercury in a Mercury thermometer is typically silver in color.
What is in a thermometer and a barometer?
A thermometer measures temperature - most are now electric but they used to have alcohol or mercury in them. A barometer measures air pressure - they are now electric but used to have air in them (in a bellows with a spring).
Is a thin glass tube with a bulb on the end that contains a liquid usually mercury or colored alcohol?
Thermometer
What is in a thermometer a t the bottom?
A thermometer typically contains a liquid, such as mercury or alcohol, at the bottom of the glass tube. This liquid expands and contracts as the temperature changes, allowing the thermometer to measure and display the temperature.
How do you tell is meat thermometer has mercury?
Mercury meat thermometers are typically glass with a silver line that expands when heated by the meat. If you suspect your meat thermometer contains mercury, do not use it and dispose of it properly according to your local regulations for hazardous waste.
Can the mercury in a thermometer hurt you?
Yes, if a mercury thermometer breaks, the mercury can vaporize and be inhaled, which can be harmful to your health. It is important to handle and dispose of a broken mercury thermometer properly to avoid exposure to mercury.
What is a thin glass tube with a bulb on the end that contains a liquid usually mercury or colored alcohol?
It is a glass thermometer.
What is in a thin glass tube with a bulb on the end that contains a liquid usually mercury or colored alcohol?
It is a glass thermometer.
What is Mercury thermometer use to measure?
A mercury thermometer is used to measure temperature.
