Question
What are the disadvantages of alcohol over mercury for using as thermometric liquid?
Solution
Disadvantages of alcohol over mercury for using as thermometric liquid are:
i) alcohol has low boiling point,
ii) high heat capacity,
iii) sticks with glass, and
iv) is highly volatile.
i) alcohol has low boiling point,
ii) high heat capacity,
iii) sticks with glass, and
iv) is highly volatile.
