Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
ISBN 10: 0078021529
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-152-7

Chapter 10 - Questions and Problems - Page 470: 10.5

Answer

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Work Step by Step

We know that the density of mercury is higher than that of water and as the density is inversely proportional to the column height, so due to this fact it requires a smaller column height. That's why, mercury is more suitable substance to be used in barometer than water.
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