What is mercury also known as?

Answer 1

You could be asking about the element Mercury or the planet Mercury. The element Mercury is probably most remarkable for being a metal which is liquid at room temperature.

However, I think this is about the planet. The planet's famous feature is called the "Caloris Basin".

AnswerThe first answer asked a good question regarding the "Mercury" of which you write. I'll assume it is the element mercury.

I agree with the above. Also, it changes in volume quite a bit with changes in its temperature. That makes it a good filling for a thermometer. Now, I think they use alcohol. Silver colored material in a thermometer is mercury; red is alcohol of some type.

Another well-known feature of mercury is that it is heavy compared to other liquids. This is detectable just by holding a container with mercury in it.

I believe that it has a high surface tension; that's why it "balls up" when free to sit on a surface.

Another feature is that it is a toxin found in polluted streams and thus the creatures that live in these streams. It is considered poisonous and absorbable through the skin, I think.

Lastly, it will dissolve gold; keep it off your rings.

Answer 2

Mercury's most well known feature is The Great Red Spot Since you spelled mercury with a small "m" I'm assuming you are referring to the element and not the planet. The most notable thing about mercury is that it is one of only two (debatable three) metals that is a liquid at room temperature. It is also extremely dense and is a good conductor of electricity. It was once used extensively in the manufacture of electronics but its use is now tightly controlled by environmental laws. Disposing of unwanted mercury can be a tricky issue. Mercury is poisonous if ingested and can be absorbed through the skin. Its vapors, if inhaled, can cause serious damage to the nervous system. At one time mercury was used in the manufacture of hats, and the workers often contracted mental problems caused by mercury poisoning. Hence the term, "Mad as a hatter." Mercury's most well known feature is The Great Red Spot...I think. Mercury's most well know feature is The Caloris Basin.

no. the great red spot is in Jupiter. Mercury's special feature is The Caloris Basin

Answer 3

It is the Caloris Basin, a crater 1500 km wide, ringed by mountains up to 2 km high.

Answer 4

Mercury is also known as quicksilver due to its silvery appearance and liquid state at room temperature.

Answer 5

Mercury used to be used in many daily thermometers. However, it is a poison so most places stopped putting it in thermometers.

Answer 6

Mercury the planet is the closest Planet to the Sun.

Answer 7

a roman god who was a messenger for his speed

Answer 8

That it's a planet and it is not very big (I think ;) )

Answer 9

Quicksilver and hydrargyrum.

Answer 10

mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system