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  • 15-06-2021
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what are thedisadvantages of using alcohol instead of mercury in a thermometer?​

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Sumikshya1104
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  • 15-06-2021

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Disadvantages. It is less durable because alcohol evaporates faster than mercury. It cannot measure high temperature because of a low boiling point. It wets the walls of the thermometer, which can adversely impact the accuracy of readings.

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