Thermometers Flashcards
1
Q
A thermometer is?
A
It’s a reservoir of liquid inside a very tall narrow glass with division marks along the side
2
Q
What are the two most commonly used units of temperature?
A
Celsius (C°) and Fahrenheit (F°)
3
Q
The inside of a thermometer is?
A
Alcohol because its boiling point is very high, its freezing point is very low, and it isn’t toxic to the touch or ingested