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Why is the bulb of a thermometer the most important part of a liquid thermometer?
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you can use two main liquid substances in a bulb of a thermometer - the one i can remember -alchol-another one i am almost certain of -mercury- i am sorry if the later one is incorrect -if you do know the awnser i would appecheate if you conferm it for me .
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Why does the thermometer go down when cooled?
The cold reduces the temperature in the liquid inside the thermometer bulb. Most substances contract when their temperature drops so the liquid in the bulb occupies less space. this causes the column of liquid outside the bulb to become smaller.
How does a bulb thermometer work?
The bulb is the ball where most of the liquid is concentrated.
How does pressure affect a thermometer?
Heat is transferred thru the glass of the thermometer to or from the liquid (mercury) inside. The heat causes the liquid to either expand (hot) or contract. Since the large bulb end contains most of the liquid, but grass doesn't expand as much as the liquid, the expanding liquid forces itself up (if hot) into the narrow tube, which indicated the temperature. On the molecular level, particles outside the thermometer have a certain kinetic energy (KR) and the particles inside the thermometer also have a certain KE probably a different amount or they are already at the same temperature. Particles (either molecules or atoms) when in either the solid or liquid state, are constantly in motion (for solids, they just vibrate about a fixed, central position. Collision of the particles outside the thermometer and the thermometer itself cause exchange of some KE until the average KE of the outside particles is equal to the average KE of those in the thermometer. When this occurrs they are at the same temp. This change in KE of the particles in the thermometer causes more motion, and this extra motion causes what we call expansion. All molecules in the thermometer are pushing against each other with more force (KE).
Where is most of the liquid in a thermometer?
At the bottom if it's really cold and all over if it's really hot.
What happens when you heat up a liquid particle?
No, heating a liquid makes it's particles move farther apart (makes the liquid expand). This is most readily observed in an old glass thermometer. As your temperature goes up (as you heat the liquid in the thermometer), the liquid inside expands and travels up the thermometer.
Why does the thermometer go down when cooled?
The cold reduces the temperature in the liquid inside the thermometer bulb. Most substances contract when their temperature drops so the liquid in the bulb occupies less space. this causes the column of liquid outside the bulb to become smaller.
How does a bulb thermometer work?
The bulb is the ball where most of the liquid is concentrated.
The liquid most commonly used in a thermometer is either mercury or?
The liquid commonly used in a thermometer is mercury or COLOURED ALCOHOL.
What do most substances like the liquid in a thermometer do when they are heated?
expand
What is used in distillation?
The most important components of a laboratory distillation installation are: - source of heat - refrigerant (condenser) - a recipient for the liquid to be distilled - a recipient for the collected liquid after distillation - glass tubes for connections - thermometer
Why does liquid inside a thermometer rise as the temperature s increase?
Most materials expand with the temperature increases. In this case, the liquid in the thermometer expands faster than the glass that holds it.
How does pressure affect a thermometer?
Heat is transferred thru the glass of the thermometer to or from the liquid (mercury) inside. The heat causes the liquid to either expand (hot) or contract. Since the large bulb end contains most of the liquid, but grass doesn't expand as much as the liquid, the expanding liquid forces itself up (if hot) into the narrow tube, which indicated the temperature. On the molecular level, particles outside the thermometer have a certain kinetic energy (KR) and the particles inside the thermometer also have a certain KE probably a different amount or they are already at the same temperature. Particles (either molecules or atoms) when in either the solid or liquid state, are constantly in motion (for solids, they just vibrate about a fixed, central position. Collision of the particles outside the thermometer and the thermometer itself cause exchange of some KE until the average KE of the outside particles is equal to the average KE of those in the thermometer. When this occurrs they are at the same temp. This change in KE of the particles in the thermometer causes more motion, and this extra motion causes what we call expansion. All molecules in the thermometer are pushing against each other with more force (KE).
What liquid metal is most commonly used in thermometer?
The liquid metal in many thermometer is mercury (Hg).
How does a dropper work?
If you squeeze the bulb to expel most of the air, then release it with the tip under water, the pressure in the bulb drops and external air pressure on the surface of the liquid in its container forces the liquid into the dropper. When you squeeze the bulb again, you increase the pressure and force the liquid out.
Where is most of the liquid in a thermometer?
At the bottom if it's really cold and all over if it's really hot.
Why does the liquid level rise in a theremometer when the temperature is higher?
When the liquid is heated (by the environment), the particles in the liquid have more energy, and start moving around more, which causes the liquid to expand and take up more room. Conversely, in cold temperatures, the particles do not have as much energy, and do not move as much, so the liquid contracts.
Temperature can be measured by what?
Temperature is measured by a liquid in glass thermometer in most cases. Other instruments such as thermocouples, resistance or digital thermometers are used for more extreme conditions.
