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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.


What is the most dangerous thermometer if it breaks?

A mercury thermometer is the most dangerous if it breaks because mercury is a toxic substance that can harm human health and the environment. If a mercury thermometer breaks, it is important to follow proper cleanup procedures to avoid exposure to the mercury.


Do you leave the meat thermometer in while you are cooking?

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Is the red dot at the bottom of a thermometer dangerous?

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When did Galileo make the thermometer?

Galileo made the thermometer in 1593.


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Putting a thermometer bulb in a flame is a bad idea because the intense heat of the flame can cause the glass to shatter, releasing toxic mercury vapor into the air. This can be harmful to your health and the environment. It can also damage the thermometer and make it inaccurate.


How do you tell how hot or cold something is?

use a thermometer.We can feel how hot or cold something is. However, sometimes things are just too hot or cold for us to feel safely. At other times we need to know exactly how hot or cold something is. When we need to measure temperature correctly we need to use an instrument called a thermometer. This measures temperature in degrees Celsius [sometimes called centigrade] or degrees Fahrenheit. There are different types of thermometers for different situations. A medical thermometer, for example, needs to be very accurate. It measures in fractions of degrees. When we are ill, even tiny changes in temperature are important. Some thermometers use a liquid that moves up a very fine glass tube. Most room thermometers, and outdoor thermometers are like this. The liquid is either mercury [ which is poisonous] or coloured alcohol. As liquids get warmer they expand [get bigger], and move up the tube. Water expands too, but not as much as alcohol and mercury. Thermometers that might be used by small children are not made of glass. They use a digital display which lights up the temperature. Inside the displays are chemicals that change colour according to the temperature.


Where did Galileo make the thermometer?

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If a thermometer breaks and the mercury goes in your pool is it dangerous?

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Temperature of a baby 79.3 is this normal?

If you have measured the baby correctly, then this is very, very dangerous. Get the baby to the ER, IMMEDIATELYOtherwise the thermometer must be broken, or you measured incorrectly. Consult the thermometer guide for info on how to properly measure.


How do you make a thermometer go to zero?

To reset a thermometer to zero, ensure the thermometer is at room temperature (around 68-72°F) and then adjust the calibration screw or button on the thermometer until it reads zero. If the thermometer does not have a calibration feature, it may need to be sent to the manufacturer for recalibration.


How do you increase the range of a thermometer?

To increase the range of a thermometer, you can use a thermometer with a wider temperature range or select a different type of thermometer that is capable of measuring higher or lower temperatures. Additionally, some digital thermometers allow you to switch between different units of measurement to expand their range.