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- what are the units of measure that will be used to measure temperature in the lab? 14. why do you need to be careful not to let the bulb of the thermometer touch the bottom or sides of the container?
Brief Explanations
- Common units of temperature measurement in a lab are Celsius (°C), Kelvin (K), and Fahrenheit (°F). Celsius is widely - used in scientific labs. A thermometer is the instrument used to measure temperature.
- The bulb of a thermometer is sensitive as it contains a liquid (like mercury or alcohol) that expands or contracts with temperature changes. Touching the bottom or sides of the container can give a false reading because the container may be at a different temperature than the substance being measured, or it can damage the thermometer bulb.
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- The units are Celsius (°C), Kelvin (K), Fahrenheit (°F). The instrument is a thermometer.
- To avoid false readings and damage to the thermometer bulb.