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Mercury has a much greater force of cohesion than its adhesive force with glass. Therefore, the molecule of mercury at the edge are pulled inward by the inner molecules.But,the molecules do not move inward as there movement is opposed by the inner molecules.This causes 'tension' among the molecules near the edge.So, the molecules of mercury near the edge rearrange themselves so that no unbalanced force acting upon the molecules of mercury.In doing so, they take a spherical shape.
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Which metal can easily dissolve solid gold at ordinary room temperature?
Mercury
What metals are attracted to Mercury?
Mercury is the only metal with mercury in it.
Is sheet metal made of tin?
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What are the differences between Pluto an a asteroid?
Pluto is technically an asteroid, but it's unusual in that it is ball-shaped. most asteroids are too small to form a ball shape.
What form does aluminium come in?
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Is Mercury a metal or a non metal?
Mercury is a metal , with all the properties of a metal except it is a liquid at room temperature.for ex when we use a thermometer we found mercury in liquid form. it is a metal
What is the only metal in a liquid form?
hydrargyrum AKA Mercury
Can bones hold Mercury?
In the form of methylmercury, this metal can be held in bones.
What is nature of Mercury?
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Which metal can easily dissolve solid gold at ordinary room temperature?
Mercury
Does mercury have rust on it?
yes but it dosent form on metal like ours on earth does
Which metal of elements exists in a liquid form?
The only metallic element that is liquid at room temperature is mercury.
What metals are attracted to Mercury?
Mercury is the only metal with mercury in it.
What element is a metal that is in the liquid phase at STP?
mercury and gallium are in form of liquid at room temperature
What is a silvery metal?
well that dependes on what form of metal you want but mercury is a silvery liquid metal its periodic symbole is HG but is also very deadly
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
Why is a circle like a ball?
The ball is circle in shape because it is spherical in form and it is easier to control or to handle. Like the ring in the basketball,it is seems like a shape in a ball(spherical) so that it is easy to shoot the ball into the ring.
