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Give three disadvantages of an alcohol thermometer.
Give three disadvantages of an alcohol thermometer.
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Disadvantages of an alcohol thermometer
- 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.
Disadvantages of an alcohol thermometer
- 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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