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Why is mercury used in a thermometer ? Is it suitable for measuring high temperature ? Name the liquid which can be used for the measurement of high temperatures. Give reasons.

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Mercury expands on heating and has weak forces of attraction towards glass. Hence, it is used in thermometers. As gallium possesses high boiling point it is used for the measurement of high temperatures.
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