Multiple choice

What is the main property of mercury that makes it fit for use in clinical thermometer?

  1. Good conductor of heat

  2. High density

  3. Good conductor of electricity

  4. Easily available
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Explanation

Mercury is chosen for clinical thermometers primarily because it is a good conductor of heat, allowing it to quickly reach thermal equilibrium with the body, and because it remains liquid over a wide temperature range without wetting glass.

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