Normal atmospheric pressure will push a column of mercury up an evacuated glass tube (a barometer) to a height of 76 cm (760 mm Hg), which we call one atmosphere. Suppose water were used as the liquid in a barometer instead of mercury. How high up would the atmosphere push a column of water in centimeters and in feet? Also, why would mercury give a more accurate indication of the atmospheric pressure then water? Some data you may need: Density of mercury, 13.6 g/mL; Density of water, 1.00 g/mL; Boiling point of mercury, 357°C; Boiling point of water, 100°C.