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Cambridge IGCSE chemistry

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  1. States of matter
    States of matter
    3 Topics
  2. Changing state
    5 Topics
  3. Diffusion
    4 Topics
  4. Experimental techniques
    Taking measurements
    4 Topics
  5. Separation and purification
    4 Topics
  6. Chromatography
    2 Topics
Cambridge IGCSE chemistry Taking measurements Measuring temperature
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Measuring temperature

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Measuring temperature

  • You can use a thermometer to measure the temperature of a substance

  • Make sure the bulb of the thermometer is completely submerged in any mixture you’re measuring but not touching the inside of the container 

  • If you’re taking an initial reading you should wait for the temperature to stabilise first

  • Read you measurement off the scale on a thermometer at eye level to make sure its correct