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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why is mercury the only metal to have been used in thermeters

OpenStudy (abhisar):

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OpenStudy (abhisar):

Most of the conducting metals are solid at room temperature. Mercury is the only metal which is liquid at room temperature. Also, it has high coefficient of expansion. Hence, the slightest change in temperature is notable

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