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its formed as a liquid
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∙ 9y agoMercury is unusual because it is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. But, it still has the same properties as other metals. If you lower the temperature lower enough, it will solidify like other metals.
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∙ 15y agoThe only metal that is liquid at room temperature
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∙ 13y agoIf you mean the metal mercury, it is unusual because it is liquid at room temperature, whereas other metals are solid.
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∙ 14y agoMercury (I) is unusual because it forms a dimer Hg2++ instead of simply being isolated Hg+ ions.
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∙ 14y agoMercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
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why are cowbirds considered unusual?
Can you Name three animal unusual sound sources?
name three animals unusual sound sources
What is a Miptor?
an unusual animal
What is a cat with five legs?
Unusual
Which two animals make unusual or loud sounds?
There are a lot more animals than just 2 that make unusual or loud sounds.
Is there anything unusual about mercury the planet?
not at all mercury is a planet and its not unusual as you think
What is unusual about the planet mercury?
because there are aliens on the planet mercury that are mutated due to the large amounts of the metal mercury.
What is unusual about the temperature of Venus compared to mercury?
the heat
What makes mercury different than other metals?
Mercury is a metal but its unusual: at room temperature it is liquid
Does mercury have any unusual land forms?
yes craters and moutins
What properties do iron and mercury have that are unusual for metal?
It is not magnetic. hello everybody
What is unusual about mercury the metal?
its formed as a liquid
What properties do iron and mercury that are unusual for a metal?
It is not magnetic. hello everybody
Who was the Roman god Mercury and what was so unusual about his feet?
Mercury was the Roman god of commerce, travel, and communication, equivalent to the Greek god Hermes. He is often depicted with winged sandals, known as "talaria," which allowed him to move quickly and freely between the mortal and divine realms.
Does mercury have an unusual orbit?
all the planets have the same orbit just different orbit rings
Does Mercury have any unusual features?
Mercury (the planet): Has a lot of craters. Side facing sun can be up to 800 degrees F. Other side can be as low as -400 degrees F. Mercury (gas): If a human is exposed to mercury, they can suffer brain damage.
Why does the mercury in the thermometer not spill even by moving it?
If the question relates to the tendency of the mercury to stay clumped together rather than separate inside the thermometer, it's due to the high surface tension of that element. Mercury can separate inside the thermometer, but its unusual for it to do that for the stated reason.
