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Why it is important that mercury be kept out of streams and waterways?
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∙ 11y ago
Mercury evaporates easily and travels great distances through the atmosphere. It is a nerve toxin which ends up in our lakes and rivers, where it accumulates in fish and other creatures. Humans may be at risk if they regularly eat mercury-contaminated fish, which is why it's important to keep it out of streams and waterways. Mercury is very toxic.
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∙ 12y agoit can blind or kill us because it is poisonous
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Why it's important that Mercury be kept out of streams and waterways?
Mercury evaporates easily and travels great distances through the atmosphere. It is a nerve toxin which ends up in our lakes and rivers, where it accumulates in fish and other creatures. Humans may be at risk if they regularly eat mercury-contaminated fish, which is why it's important to keep it out of streams and waterways. Mercury is very toxic.
What happens to the mercury level when the cold thermometer is kept in a hot tub of water?
The answer is: when it is kept so the mercury level in the tube increases showing the temperature
How do you get connected to the mercury?
When thermometer is kept inside the mouth
What type of acid is mercury?
Mercury is neither an acid nor a base. It is simply a metal which becomes a liquid when kept at room temperature.
What does a baby snapping turtle like to live in?
Lakes, rivers, and streams. They should not be kept as pets under any conditions.
When mercury is kept in fridge for 5 hrs it did not change into solid why?
Mercury has a melting point of -38 degrees Fahrenheit. It will not be a solid above that temperature.
Can the waste products of nuclear fission be safely disposed in rivers and streams?
No, certainly not, they must be kept in a well shielded repository for centuries.
Why is it important that blood pressure is kept high?
its not
Short Information of MA type Lamp?
The first successful mercury lamp to running at high pressure was invented by general electric. They kept the fact that it was generated by mercury a secret.
Where is the Queens jewelry kept?
In her jewellery box... or her more important stuff is kept in the Tower of London :)
What is the metal that needs to be kept away from water?
Mercury. It's very poisonous because mercury is liquid in room temperature. When mixed with drinking water, you'll surely die in an instant.
Why did the atmosphere of mercury boil away while the others kept at least some of the original atmospheres'?
it is close to the sun
