One special advantage of alcohol over mercury as a thermometric liquid is its?
A
low density
B
low freezing point
C
high specific
D
low boiling point
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The low freezing point of alcohol, -115^\circc enable low temperatures to be measured. mercury freezes at 39^\circc, and cannot be used in countries like Russia where winter temperatures of -40^\circc are common
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14299)