In colder temperatures,alcohol thermometers are preferred to mercury thermometers because
A) alcohol thermometers are less expensive and more easily to replace if broken in extreme temperatures.
B) mercury freezes at -39°C (-38.2°F) ,whereas alcohol freezes at -120°C (-170°F) .
C) alcohol thermometers are generally more accurate,especially in cold temperatures.
D) mercury is poisonous and are rarely used in modern thermometers any more.
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