2007-03-20 16:43:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Alcohol, with a red dye to make it visible. Mercury isn't used any more because it freezes at attainable temperatures and is toxic.
2007-03-20 16:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MERCURY. The newer thermometers contain alcohol with a red dye. If it is silver it is mercury, if it is red, it is alcohol.
2007-03-20 23:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by john s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An alcohol with a red dye.
2007-03-20 23:47:56 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Hex Vision 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is liquid mercury
2007-03-20 23:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by G 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I belive it to be mercury with some coloring agent.
2007-03-20 23:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's an alcohol, it may be blue or green too.
2007-03-20 23:51:40 · answer #6 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol and dye.
2007-03-20 23:46:38 · answer #7 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be mercury...usually its silver....not sure it the red colored substance is mercury too...
2007-03-20 23:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mercury (Hg)
2007-03-20 23:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by dirka 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋