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The element Mercury is a liquid at room temperature not a solid. So it would be difficult to use is as an ornament unless you put the mercury in something. The freezing point of mercury is approximately -38oF so you couldn't really use it as a solid anyway. Yes, mercury is toxic, very toxic, so you shouldn't really handle the stuff at all.
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What are the differences between mercury and salt in terms of their properties and uses?
Mercury is a liquid metal at room temperature, while salt is a solid compound. Mercury is toxic and conducts electricity, while salt is non-toxic and does not conduct electricity. Mercury is used in thermometers and barometers, while salt is commonly used as a seasoning and preservative in food.
What Two ways that mercury is different from silver?
1. Mercury is liquid at room temperature 2. It is a poison 3. Mercury vapour -gas that forms over liquid mercury is VERY toxic 4. Used for welding
How is mercury used in a thermometer?
toxic poison
What liquid used to be in thermometers?
Most thermometers used to contain Mercury until it was found to be toxic.
Why isn't mercury in thermometers any more?
I don't know to what extent mercury is still being used, but it makes sense to phase it out: mercury is extremely toxic. If a mercury thermometer breaks, you have to be careful not to breathe the vapors.I don't know to what extent mercury is still being used, but it makes sense to phase it out: mercury is extremely toxic. If a mercury thermometer breaks, you have to be careful not to breathe the vapors.I don't know to what extent mercury is still being used, but it makes sense to phase it out: mercury is extremely toxic. If a mercury thermometer breaks, you have to be careful not to breathe the vapors.I don't know to what extent mercury is still being used, but it makes sense to phase it out: mercury is extremely toxic. If a mercury thermometer breaks, you have to be careful not to breathe the vapors.
Is the silver used inside the thermos toxic?
What looks silver in a glass thermometer is actually mercury, which is toxic.
What are the differences between the properties of iron and mercury?
Iron and mercury have different properties. Iron is a solid metal with a high melting point, while mercury is a liquid metal at room temperature. Iron is magnetic, strong, and durable, while mercury is a dense, silvery liquid that is toxic to humans. Iron is commonly used in construction and manufacturing, while mercury is used in thermometers and some electrical devices.
Which highly toxic element was traditionally used in thermometers?
This chemical element is mercury.
Why must mercury be used in thermometers?
It must not. Mercury is very toxic. It's safer to use colored alcohol in thermometers.
What element is a silver liquid used in themometers?
Mercury. It isn't used much these days in thermometers these days as it is very toxic.
What liquid used to be in most thermometers?
Most thermometers used to contain mercury until it was found to be toxic.
What liquid metal that used to be used in thermometers?
Mercury. Note: mercury is very toxic. If you find mercury (for example, if you break an old mercury thermometer), check with your local poison control center for instructions to dispose of it safely.
