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State some objections to using water-in-glass as a thermometer is mercury-in-glass an improvement

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Introduction to Thermometers**: - Thermometers are devices used to measure temperature. They typically contain a liquid that expands or contracts in response to temperature changes. 2. **Objections to Using Water-in-Glass Thermometers**: - **Low Boiling Point**: Water has a boiling point of 100°C. This limits the maximum temperature that can be measured using a water-in-glass thermometer. - **High Freezing Point**: Water freezes at 0°C. This means that at temperatures below 0°C, water will solidify, making it impossible to measure lower temperatures. ...
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