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It is only metal in liquid form. and is silver in colour and can only will be handled if it is frozen.
it drives away from the hand quickly so due to silver colour liquid property called as quick silver.
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What is known as quick silver?
mercury
What is the alloy of mercury and silver called?
amalgam
What element is also called quicksilver?
"Because it's silver in color, and runs quickly thru your fingers." Actually, this is not correct. Contrary to popular belief, it is not called quicksilver because it runs quickly through your fingers. The "silver" part is actually because of the colour but the "quick" part comes from the old English translation of the Latin word for living. The name means "living silver". See the related link below.
What is quick silver made of?
'Quicksilver' is elemental 'Mercury'. Reason it is called quicksilver, is because it is a liquid silvery metal at room temperature. A spot of it on a metal/glass plate, is almost impossible to 'lift up'.
What is a alloy made with mercury?
No,mercury is not an alloy. It is an element.
Mercury is called quick silver in which form?
Liquid form
What is known as quick silver?
mercury
What is the other name of Mercury?
Quick silver. Mercury is also refered to as "Liquid silver"
What are other terms for mercury?
quick silver
Mercury is quick silver and coal is for?
..... burning.
What do astronomers call Mercury?
Sometimes it's called the "morning star" or the "evening star".
Is silver poisonous?
yes "Quick silver" is a common term for mercury. Mercury is a liquid metal and is poisonous.
Where did mercury get its name from and what does it mean?
The symbol comes from Hydrargyrum, greek for water and silver, an older name for mercury. It is also called quick silver. It was renamed later for the Roman god, Mercury.
Which planet is kn0wn as quick silver?
None, though the metal mercury is called quicksilver, and shares its name with a planet.
What is the original name for liquid mercury?
Quick silver
What element is considered quick silver?
Mercury (Hg)
Liquid metal in thermometers?
mercury also known as quick silver or liquid silver
