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Alcohol rather than water is used in a thermometer.
What property of alcohol makes it suitable to be used in
the thermometer?​

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Answer:

Ethanol

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Answer:

Alcohol remains liquid at lower temperatures, but also vaporizes at lower temperatures (compared to water), so it is suitable for thermometers that operate over a lower temperature range, such as outdoor thermometers.

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