Question

What is the use of an alcohol thermometer?

• A. Very high temperatures
• B. Very low temperatures
• C. It can measure both very high as well as very low temperatures
• D. It can measure within a particular range of high temperature

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Very low temperatures

The alcohol thermometer is an alternative to the mercury-in-glass thermometer and has similar functions. Unlike mercury, alcohol is less toxic and will evaporate away quickly if subjected to high temperatures. Therefore, it is used to measure low temperatures.