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Mercury is a chemical element, and the nature and behavior of chemical elements cannot accurately be described as good or bad. An important aspect of the behavior of mercury is that it is liquid at room temperature.

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Can you mix mercury with sulfuric acid?

It is not recommended to mix mercury with sulfuric acid as it can create toxic mercury vapor. This reaction can be dangerous and should be avoided due to the potential health risks associated with exposure to mercury vapor.


What makes Mercury dangerous?

Yes. Mercury is poisonous to humans and animals. Do not eat or handle it, it can penetrate the skin. Do not put it on your ice cream. Do not break open thermometers to suck out the sweet sweet metal juice inside. Do not use it as lotion or shaving cream. In fact, it's probably best for everyone involved if you just stay as far away as you can from anything containing Mercury.


Can mercury be used as poison and how?

Yes, mercury can be used as a poison. Mercury poisoning can occur through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact with mercury compounds. It can cause severe damage to the nervous system and kidneys, as well as other harmful effects on the body.


What is the difference between mercury and other metals?

Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature, whereas other metals are typically solid. Additionally, mercury is highly toxic to humans and the environment, making it more dangerous to handle compared to other metals. Mercury also has a unique property of forming amalgams with other metals.


How was mercury used in the mining process?

At time mercury was used to extract metallic gold from gold ore. The ore was crushed to powder, and washed over a copper sheet covered in mercury. The gold would combine with the mercury, and be recovered by distilling the mercury. This was very dangerous due to the poisonous nature of mercury- and it only captured about 15% of the gold. It is no longer used in gold mining.