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Compare the relative merits of mercury and alcohol as a thermometric liquid.

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To compare the relative merits of mercury and alcohol as thermometric liquids, we can analyze several key properties and characteristics of each liquid: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Boiling Point**: - **Mercury**: Has a high boiling point of about 357 °C, making it suitable for measuring high temperatures. - **Alcohol**: Has a lower boiling point (around 78 °C), which limits its use to lower temperature measurements. ...
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