2. Why do we use Mercury in the thermometer? Can water be used insteadof Mercury? What are the problems inusing it?

2. Why do we use Mercury in the thermometer? Can water be used inste

1.	2. Why do we use Mercury in the thermometer? Can water be used insteadof Mercury? What are the problems inusing it?
Answer» We use mercury in thermometers because most metals are good conductor of HEAT and mercury is the only METAL in liquid state. ... No,we cannot use water instead of mercury because water do not expand as per temperature given to it and can give us wrong reading.Explanation:hope it's helpful to YOUHAVE a great day AHEAD BUDDY