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Mercury is used in a barometer rather than water because mercury is:
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A a very dense liquid, keeping the column short
B a very light liquid
C a gas at room temperature
D a solid at room temperature
Explanation

Mercury's high density means atmospheric pressure supports only about 76 cm of it, unlike water's 10 m.

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