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Which metal is used in thermometers?​

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Answer:

Mercury

Step-by-step explanation:

Most metals are good conductors of heat and they are solids at room temperature. Mercury is the only one in liquid state at room temperature. It's used in thermometers because it has high coefficient of expansion.

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Answer:

Mercury

Step-by-step explanation:

Depends on the kind of thermometer.

But traditionally, Mercury has been used in "Liquid-In-Glass" Thermometers

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