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Since mercury is so heavy it falls out of the air. Landing on the ground (and water) and getting washed into our waterways and oceans.

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Does coal have Mercury in it?

Yes, coal can contain trace amounts of mercury. When coal is burned, mercury can be released into the air and subsequently contaminate water sources. Efforts to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants include the use of pollution control technologies.


Does mercury stay in the tube or escape into the air?

Mercury stays contained in the tube of a mercury thermometer when in use. It does not escape into the air as long as the thermometer is intact. However, if the thermometer is broken or improperly disposed of, mercury vapor can be released into the air, which is harmful to health.


What compounds are found when you burn butane with a good supply of air?

Burning butane with a good supply of air will produce carbon dioxide, water vapor, and heat. The chemical reaction occurs as the butane (C4H10) combines with oxygen (O2) to form carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) through combustion.


Why the mercury can not rise in a lab thermometer if there is air in the glass tube?

Mercury does not rise in a lab thermometer if there is air in the glass tube because the presence of air creates pressure within the tube that opposes the expansion of the mercury. Without a vacuum, the air pressure prevents the mercury from moving freely up the tube in response to changes in temperature.


Does mecury have air and water?

Mercury has a very thin atmosphere composed mainly of oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium, but it is too thin to support human life. There is no evidence of liquid water on the surface of Mercury due to its proximity to the sun, resulting in extreme temperatures.

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Can a bad pressure tank cause air in water lines?

Yes, a bad pressure tank can cause air to enter the water lines, leading to air bubbles in the water supply.


How does air enter water pipes?

Air can enter water pipes through a few different ways, such as leaks in the pipes, changes in water pressure, or through the water supply itself. This can lead to air pockets forming in the pipes, which can cause issues with water flow and pressure.


Dies Mercury have air and water?

No. Mercury has neither air nor water.


Is mercury an air or water planet?

Mercurcy is an air planet!!=]


Mercury is a small rocky planet and it has no water and?

Air


What primary method does water enter the air?

Evaporation.


How do air and water become polluted?

Metals may be naturally present in some areas (they DO come from the ground, you know) or they may enter the water table from improperly disposed of wastes. In some cases, metals may have entered the water supply by way of piping- at one time lead pipes, or coper pipes soldered together with lead was the standard water supply pipe.


How does water vapor enter the air?

Water vapor enters the air as water at the surface evaporates or as plants transpire water vapor from their leaves.


Can Mercury from the air get into water and build up in fish tissue.?

true


Is Mercury liveable or not?

No. Mercury has no air or water. It is extremely hot during the day and extremely cold at night.


Where is the water pump located on a 15HP mercury outboard?

The 15 horsepower Mercury outboard motor does not have a water pump. The outboard motor is air cooled and does not have a need for circulating water.


How do water boatmans breathe in water?

They carry their air supply with them, trapped under their shells.