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Alcohol, mercury, gasoline, sulfuric acid, paint and VERY cold oxygen.
Mercury and alcohol
The two most commonly found liquids in liquid-in-glass thermometers are mercury and alcohol. Mercury thermometers are used for high-temperature applications, while alcohol thermometers are used for lower temperatures due to their lower toxicity.
mercury and alcohol
Mercury and alcohol (typically ethanol or dyed alcohol) are two liquids that have been commonly used in thermometers. Mercury is often used in industrial thermometers due to its high thermal conductivity, while alcohol is used in household thermometers for safety reasons.
Alcohol, usually ethanol or colored alcohol mixtures, was used as the filling in thermometers before mercury.
Common fluids used to measure temperature include mercury, alcohol, and thermochromic liquids. Mercury is toxic and less commonly used now, while alcohol-based fluids are safer alternatives. Thermochromic liquids change color with temperature variations, making them visually helpful for temperature readings.
They are all liquids at normal temperatures.
Some traditional thermometers do contain mercury, but newer models typically use a safer alternative like alcohol or digital sensors. Mercury is toxic if ingested or exposed to skin, so it's important to handle mercury-containing thermometers carefully and dispose of them properly.
Yes, mercury and alcohol can be used in thermometers. Traditional thermometers use mercury due to its high thermal expansion properties, while alcohol thermometers may be preferred in some applications for their lower toxicity. Both substances are suitable for measuring temperature changes due to their thermal expansion properties.
A liquid, typically mercury or alcohol, is found in a thermometer.
Odd one out is mercury as it is a metal, while alcohol, oil, and oxygen are all compounds or elements commonly found as substances.