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because it is highly toxic
It is quite poisonous, as the original answer said it is quite toxic, it has an extremely low melting point, even at room temperature it is a liquid (although it is a metal, it just has a very low melting point). If anything breaks with Mercury in it then it is advised to clean it up quite quickly.
If you touch it, you should wash the part of the body that was in contact with it. However, if you are simply near it, then you won't be hurt. Just don't touch!
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Are CCFL lights dangerous to the enviroment?
When broken they can damage the enviroment by releasing small amounts of mercury.
Is Mercury ice?
No, it is a type of metal. It could be potentially dangerous to humans if ingested. Before alcohol was used in thermometers, mercury was used instead. It's chemical symbol is Hg. It is also one of the metallic chemical elements that are liquid at or near room temperature and pressure.
Can you recycle xenon lights?
No, Xenon arc lamps usually contain Mercury, and other dangerous chemicals and gases, usually under extremely high pressures too, even when the lamp is cold.
Which planet is 5.5 percent of Earth's mass and has no moon?
Mercury
Does Mercury have any other names then Mercury?
No, Mercury does not have any other name other than Mercury. Mercury is also called quicksilver.
Is Mercury's atmosphere dangerous?
Mercury does not have an atmosphere.
Are light bulbs that contain Mercury dangerous in any way?
yes they are dangerous because mercury will melt easily
Why is mercury not safe?
* because it is dangerous
What metal is dangerous to humans?
Mercury
Is mercury armed and dangerous?
Mercury is a chemical element, and the nature and behavior of chemical elements cannot accurately be described as good or bad. An important aspect of the behavior of mercury is that it is liquid at room temperature.
Does a car battery have mercury in it?
No, a car battery does not have mercury in it. It would be very dangerous to have mercury in a car battery.
What can make a thermometer dangerous?
If the liquid inside is mercury, contact or digestion of this can be dangerous.
Is Planet Mercury dangerous for humans to land on?
No
Is Mercury dangerous?
Yes mercury is very dangerous. It is considered a 'heavy toxic metal' if it is in your body. High amounts of mercury has caused major diseases such as Alzheimer's which is the complete or major loss of memory.
Do compact discs contain Mercury?
no because Mercury is extremely dangerous and that would be unsafe
Why are mercury thermometers bad?
Mercury is highly toxic (poisonous). The gas evaporating from the spilled liquid mercury is dangerous.
If a thermometer breaks and the mercury goes in your pool is it dangerous?
Modern thermometers don't use mercury, they use a colored alcohol solution... and yes it would be dangerous.
