Question
Which is a disadvantage of using Celsius thermometers?
A. They can take accurate temperature readings.
B. They can measure temperatures of liquids quickly.
C. They can contain mercury that is very harmful to humans.
D. They can measure the boiling point of a liquid.
A. They can take accurate temperature readings.
B. They can measure temperatures of liquids quickly.
C. They can contain mercury that is very harmful to humans.
D. They can measure the boiling point of a liquid.
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C. They can contain mercury that is very harmful to humans.
This option highlights a potential disadvantage of traditional mercury thermometers, which may be used in Celsius measurements. Although many modern thermometers do not use mercury, the presence of mercury in some Celsius thermometers can be hazardous.
This option highlights a potential disadvantage of traditional mercury thermometers, which may be used in Celsius measurements. Although many modern thermometers do not use mercury, the presence of mercury in some Celsius thermometers can be hazardous.