Mercury is used in batometers because it

does not stick to the walls of the tubing

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is shining and can be read easily

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has practically zero vapour pressure

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has high density

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The correct option is D has high density
has high density

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Why is mercury used in a barometer?

Statement 1: We can use water instead of mercury to construct a barometer for measuring the atmospheric pressure.

Statement 2: We do not use water in a barometer because it will be very inconvenient to use.

30^{o} C

6.95 g / m L

30^{o} C

2400^{o} C

740

13.6 g / m L

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