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Can you touch Mercury

Updated: 8/10/2023
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13y ago

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Yes you can - but only once. After that you will die. Assuming you don't die from the pressure or lack of.

Mercury has zero atmosphere.

this is a wrong anwser.....!

i agree ..

even though it has oxegeon containd on the planet it also contains all he othere gases that will poisen you:

hydrogeon

helium

oxegeon

sodium

calciam

potassium

water vapor

the surface is dark grey and is rocky covered in a thick layer of dust

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The odor of mercury is not very strong at all, BUT its vapor (in fact, odor is inhaled vapor) is very toxic, far more toxic than its fluid, so don't try to smell it!!!

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You shouldn't touch mercury as it is toxic. Over time it causes nerve damage.

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