Why does a thermometer need to be heated before placing it in solutions?
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However, if the thermometer is at a different temperature than the solution, it can affect the accuracy of the measurement. Second, when a thermometer is taken out of a cooler environment and placed in a warmer solution, the thermometer can experience thermal Show more…
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