What is the major reason for using mercury (rather than water) in barometers? — Laboratory Chemistry Chemistry Question
Question
What is the major reason for using mercury (rather than water) in barometers?
A.✓ Correct
Mercury is much denser than water.
B.
Mercury has a higher boiling point than water.
C.
Mercury is chemically unreactive compared with water.
D.
Mercury expands with a decrease in air pressure; water does not.
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