Why is it necessary to immerse the flask both in hot and cold water for 5 minutes before taking the temperature? The water levels inside and outside the flask when it was submerged in cold bath must be equal before the flask is removed.

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  1. Why is it necessary to immerse the flask both in hot and cold water for 5 minutes before taking the temperature?
  2. The water levels inside and outside the flask when it was submerged in cold bath must be equal before the flask is removed. 
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