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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.
Where is most of the liquid in a thermometer?
Most of the liquid in a thermometer is typically found in the bulb at the bottom of the thermometer. This is where the temperature changes cause the liquid to expand or contract, moving up or down the tube to indicate the temperature.
How does a bulb thermometer work?
A bulb thermometer contains a liquid that expands when heated and contracts when cooled. This causes the liquid to rise and fall within the tube, indicating the temperature. The temperature is then read off a scale on the tube to determine the measurement.
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).
Is the liquid in the thermometer harmful?
Most modern thermometers contain non-toxic liquids like alcohol or mercury-free alternatives. However, if a mercury thermometer breaks, it can release harmful vapors that should be cleaned up carefully. Check the specific type of liquid in your thermometer to determine if it is harmful.
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.
Where is most of the liquid in a thermometer?
Most of the liquid in a thermometer is typically found in the bulb at the bottom of the thermometer. This is where the temperature changes cause the liquid to expand or contract, moving up or down the tube to indicate the temperature.
How does a bulb thermometer work?
A bulb thermometer contains a liquid that expands when heated and contracts when cooled. This causes the liquid to rise and fall within the tube, indicating the temperature. The temperature is then read off a scale on the tube to determine the measurement.
What do most substances like the liquid in a thermometer do when they are heated?
expand
What measures the temperature of the liquid?
A thermometer is most commonly used to measure the temperature of a liquid. Other methods, such as infrared thermometers or thermocouples, can also be used depending on the specific application and characteristics of the liquid.
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
Which instrument makes use of the fact that most liquids expand when they are heated?
A thermometer utilizes the fact that most liquids expand when heated. As the temperature of the liquid inside the thermometer increases, its volume expands, causing the liquid to rise within the narrow tube of the thermometer and indicating a higher temperature reading.
Describe the structure of a thermometer?
The thermometer consists of a very fine glass tube having a very small bore and is called capillary tube. At one end of capillary tube a very thin glass bulb is provided. The bulb is filled with mercury( most of the times) or alcohol The other end of capillary tube is sealed. The capillary tube is protected by a thick glass tube called stem. On the stem are made markings. These markings are called graduations or degrees.
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 liquid metal is most commonly used in thermometer?
The liquid metal in many thermometer is mercury (Hg).
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).
Why does liquid inside a thermometer rise as the temperature s increase?
As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the liquid molecules also increases, causing them to move more rapidly and spread out. This increase in motion leads to an expansion of the liquid, causing it to rise in the narrow tube of the thermometer.
