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2006-11-09 14:02:42 · 4 answers · asked by cartergirl_denise 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
No.. Mercury is heavier than water therefore takes a more significant change to show the same displacement..
1 inch of mercury = 13.6 inches of water
2006-11-09 14:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jonny B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dead space won't affect your measurement. Air will compress and expand but if you're only interested in pressure you should be able to read that value regardless of volumetric differences due to gas expansion/contraction. Pressure at either end of that dead space will equilibrate and yield the same value.
2016-05-22 01:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because Hg has a much lower vapor pressure than H2O.
2006-11-09 17:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mercury is denser than water.
2006-11-09 14:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋