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The highly reflective surface of the Mercury, or Quicksilver as it is sometimes known, makes it the stuff of mirrors. It's also used for thermometers, barometers, electrical devices, etc. However the problem is the cumulative poisonous nature. In the pure metal form it's relatively inert, so not so deadly, but in compounds such as mercuric chloride it's skull-and-crossbones stuff!
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∙ 12y ago1. Mercury spins slowly as it moves around the sun so only one side gets sun. Mercury has a hot side and a cold side.
2. Even though Mercury is closest to the sun it is the second hottest planet. Venus is the hottest planet.
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∙ 13y agoAn interesting thing about mercury is that it has no moons.
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∙ 12y agoMercury has an atmospere.
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Is there anything special about mercury?
it's day is longer than its year, that's just a cool fact about it...
Is mercury a good conductor of heat?
All metals are heat conductors; mercury is not special (8,3 W/m.K).
What are the names of the moons of Mercury?
Mercury has no moons.http://www.universetoday.com/guide-to-space/mercury/how-many-moons-does-mercury-have/Merury has no moons along with venus.Mercury does not have any moons. In fact, Mercury and Venus are the only planets that don't.
What is special about a porifera cell?
The thing that is special about these cells is in fact, nothing. hahahahahah
Why does mercury have an average density that is close to that of earth even though mercury is a much smaller planet?
After Earth, Mercury is he densest body in the solar system. This high density is due to the fact that the majority of Mercury's interior is probably composed of a large, iron core.
What is Mercury's special name?
I DON'T think Mercury has a special name.
Is there anything special about mercury?
it's day is longer than its year, that's just a cool fact about it...
What is the principle of Mercury?
Mercury thermometers are based on the fact that materials (in this case, the liquid mercury) expand when heated.Mercury thermometers are based on the fact that materials (in this case, the liquid mercury) expand when heated.Mercury thermometers are based on the fact that materials (in this case, the liquid mercury) expand when heated.Mercury thermometers are based on the fact that materials (in this case, the liquid mercury) expand when heated.
What is a fact about Mercury?
It is toxic.
Significant fact of Mercury?
Mercury is a metal which is liquid at room temperature.
1 fact about Mercury?
You can only see Mercury at sunrise and sunset.
Does mercury have any special features?
no
What makes mercury special that it can be used in a thermometer?
Mercury is a heavy metal also known as QUICKSILVER it is special because it is in a form of liquid
What is special about mercury?
There is nothing special about it, but it's the closest planet to the sun. =)
What makes mercury so special it can be used in a thermometer?
Mercury is a heavy metal also known as QUICKSILVER it is special because it is in a form of liquid
Mercury a good conductor?
All metals are heat conductors; mercury is not a special case.
What is a special characteristic about mercury?
fastest revolution
