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Standard IX
Chemistry
Layout of Modern Periodic Table
why is the st...
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why is the stem of the thermometer made up of thick glass?
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Answer
The
stem
of
the
thermometre
made
up
of
thick
glass
because
of
following
reasons
given
as
1
To
contain
the
mercury
and
to
withstand
high
temperatures
being
measured
.
2
For
holding
mercury
which
is
poisonous
as
well
as
to
give
a
magnifying
effect
while
reading
.
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