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It's best not to, as thermometers can be quite fragile. A glass rod is preferable. (That said, you can get so-called stirring rod thermometers, made to be more robust, but they tend not to be very accurate and are really only meant for lower grade chemistry.)
To measure the amount of heat in an object. Not to be confused with alcohol thermometers, mercury thermometers are not manufactured for public use anymore.
Glass does not readily react with most substances, so it is well-suited for use in chemistry labs.
often when performing experiments in chemistry you are using dangerous chemicals. the purpose of the glass stirring rod is to a) slowly pour in the liquids so that it will not splash on you or your lab partners and b) to ensure that your pour the right amount of liquid into the solution. i.e. titration. However the main reason for the stirring rod is just to ensure safety.
You can and many people do.
It's best not to, as thermometers can be quite fragile. A glass rod is preferable. (That said, you can get so-called stirring rod thermometers, made to be more robust, but they tend not to be very accurate and are really only meant for lower grade chemistry.)
a glass stirring rod
Mercury thermometers are rarely used, except in lab thermometers. For human use, they have been replaced by dyed alcohol glass thermometers, or electronic digital thermometers.
you use them for stirring substances in the lab. (usually liquids)
To measure the amount of heat in an object. Not to be confused with alcohol thermometers, mercury thermometers are not manufactured for public use anymore.
Glass does not readily react with most substances, so it is well-suited for use in chemistry labs.
Clinical thermometers are specifically designed for measuring human body temperature, while other mercury-in-glass thermometers can be used for various purposes such as measuring temperature in laboratories or industrial settings. Clinical thermometers typically have a narrower temperature range focused on human body temperature, while other thermometers may have a wider temperature range. Additionally, clinical thermometers are often designed with features like an easy-to-read scale and a flexible tip for comfort and safety during use.
1. has a high boiling point 2. good conductor of heat 3. does not wet glass does not vaporize easily 4. has a wide temperature range
The Stirring rod is a long rod made of glass, but sometimes plastic, used to stir liquids. The rod is typically as thick as a pencil and between 6 and 12 inches long.
Because if you use a glass thermometer, there is more chance of disease or micro organisms being spread.
There are many kinds of thermometer in use. Liquid in glass thermometers usually contain alcohol (dyed red or blue) or mercury (silvery coloured).
When you need them.