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Mercury glass is a special method in which glass is blown and then inlaid with silver although mercury was not always used to do this. The surfaces of the glass are generally very reflective like a mirror and come in a variety of colors. The surface of the glass could even be described as looking metallic.
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What is mercury's precipitation?
Mercury's precipitation refers to the wetting of a particular glass by mercury. The mercury in this form is usually easily removed from the glass by scrubbing.
What is constant in mercury- in- glass thermometer?
volume of the mercury
When a mercury therometer is heated the mercury expands and rises in the thin tube of glass What does this indicate about the relative rates of expansion for mercury and glass?
It indicates that the mercury expands much faster in reaction to change in temp. If the glass expanded at the same rate as the mercury does, the level of mercury would not change.
Which thermometer is a greater health hazard if it breaks Is it the mercury in glass or alcohol in glass thermometer?
Mercury is poisonous.
What are the characteristics of mercury and Venus due to their close proximity to the sun?
The characteristics of Mercury and Venus and very hot.
Why does the mercury curve upwards when put inside the graduated cylinder?
A graduated cylinder consists of glass. Glass is a highly polar substance. Mercury is nonpolar and has no significant attraction to glass, but mercury atoms are attracted to one another by metallic bonding. Therefore, mercury will form an upward-curving meniscus in a glass buret.
Can Mercury damage glass?
YES
What characteristics does the planet mercury have?
Hot
Characteristics of the atmosphere of mercury?
dense
What is the sSensor in Mercury-in-glass thermometer?
The sensor is just the mercury, a liquid metal.
What unique characteristics does mercury?
Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at "room" temperature.
Are Mercury glasses safe?
no because if dropped the mercury can spill causing poisoning, and the fumes are also poisonous
