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Why element mercury is toxic when breathed?
Mercury is toxic - period. Not only when breathed. The point here is that mercury is so toxic that even small amounts can be harmful.
What kind of pollutant are Arsenic cadmium lead and mercury?
Cadmium, lead, and mercury are toxic heavy metals; arsenic is a toxic semi-metal. All of these are extremely dangerous to human health.
What is Mercuric chloride?
It is a white toxic salt of metal Mercury HgCl2.
Why don't we use mercury thermometers?
Alcohol (brightly coloured to make it more visible in the tube) is a common alternative to the use of mercury in thermometers.
Is liquid mercury a compound or element?
Mercury is an element. It has chemical symbol Hg. It is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature, and very toxic.
What liquid used to be in thermometers?
Most thermometers used to contain Mercury until it was found to be toxic.
Characteristic of mercury?
Mercury is a metal that is found naturally on Earth. It is a liquid, silver in color, and highly toxic.
Most toxic form of Mercury?
not methyl mercury most toxic form of mercury is dimethyl mercury
What is the most common contaminant found in fish?
mercury Due to pollution, mercury can build up in the water where microorganisms convert it to the toxic methyl mercury
Which is More toxic to humans inorganic Mercury or methyl Mercury?
Methyl mercury is more toxic
Why element mercury is toxic when breathed?
Mercury is toxic - period. Not only when breathed. The point here is that mercury is so toxic that even small amounts can be harmful.
Why are mercury thermometers bad?
Mercury is highly toxic (poisonous). The gas evaporating from the spilled liquid mercury is dangerous.
What liquid used to be in most thermometers?
Most thermometers used to contain mercury until it was found to be toxic.
Why don't thermometers use Mercury?
Mercury is Toxic.
What is a fact about Mercury?
It is toxic.
What are the dangers of using mercury?
Mercury is highly toxic and working with it can cause mercury poisoning.
Is mercury toxic to humans?
yes
