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Mercury isn't very reactive but it is in no way chemically inert. It reacts with sulphur fairly readily and so sulphur is used to treat Mercury spills. It reacts with oxygen to make the fetching red dye, cinnabar. And it reacts readily with the group 7 elements, fluorine, chlorine and bromine.
But it is one of the less reactive metals, demonstrated by its nearness to gold and platinum in the transition metals of the Periodic Table.
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What is another word for chemically nonreactive?
inert as in the inert gases or "noble" gases
What element is in fluorescent light tubes?
Fluorescent light tubes contain mercury vapor as well as an inert gas, such as argon or krypton. When an electric current passes through the tube, it excites the mercury vapor, causing it to emit ultraviolet light that is then converted into visible light when it interacts with the phosphor coating inside the tube.
Is plastic chemically inert?
Yes plastic is chemically inert , meaning that it is non reactive , so that you can store things in it with out it reacting like soaps , achohol and acid,however this means that it is hard to dispose and it dosnt decay
Can inert gases be stored with oxidizing gases?
No, inert gases should not be stored with oxidizing gases. Inert gases like nitrogen or argon are used to displace oxygen in storage containers to prevent combustion or oxidation reactions. Storing them with oxidizing gases could lead to potential fire or explosion hazards.
What are inert polymers?
Inert polymers are polymers that do not react chemically with other substances or change their properties when exposed to different environmental conditions. They are often used in various industries for their stability and resistance to degradation. Examples of inert polymers include polyethylene and polypropylene.
Is Mercury an inert gas?
No. Mercury is a transition metal.
Is a fluorescent bulb is filled with gas at a high pressure?
No, just an inert gas and mercury vapor at close to atmospheric pressure. Without the inert gas it would be near vacuum, as very little mercury is needed.
Why does a tubelight buzz?
A tubelight buzzes because it is filled with an inert gas and some mercury.
Is mercury irritable?
No, the liquid metal itself is rather inert, though the vapor is toxic.
What will happen when wood is placed in mercury?
When wood is placed in mercury, nothing significant will happen as mercury is a relatively inert metal and will not react with the wood. The wood will simply float on the surface of the mercury due to the density difference between the two materials.
What gas is filled in tubelight and what's the role of that gas?
Tubelight is filled with inert gases like argon and mercury vapor. The inert gas helps to facilitate the flow of electricity between the electrodes when the bulb is switched on, which in turn produces ultraviolet light.
Inert gas having 8 valence electrons?
mercury is an inert gas having 8 valence electrons
What noble or insert gas is used in street signs?
A noble gas is inert. However they sometimes sodium ions or mercury vapor.
What do you get when you mix mercury and neon?
No reaction will occur, the elements will stay as they are.
What is in the space above mercury in a barometer?
In a mercury barometer, the space above the mercury is a vacuum or a space filled with a small amount of inert gas like nitrogen. This space helps to create a more accurate measurement of atmospheric pressure by allowing the mercury to respond only to changes in atmospheric pressure, without interference from other gases.
Is mercury a radioactive substance?
No, mercury is not radioactivally unstable. It is an inert metal that exists in liquid form at room temperature but is extremely toxic to both animals and plant life. To be classified as radioactive, a substance must undergo nuclear decay (part of the nucleus breaks away) at a regular rate and mercury does not undergo this
What is the difference between inert and other than inert gas?
Inert means they don't react. Group 18, the noble gases, are inert.
