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'''Mercury''' (symbol Hg) is a [[metal]]lic element, liquid at room temperatures. Mercury is poisonous to human and animals. | '''Mercury''' (symbol Hg) is a [[metal]]lic element, liquid at room temperatures. Mercury is poisonous to human and animals. | ||
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| + | Mercury is found in air, water, and soil. It exists in several forms: elemental or metallic mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds. | ||
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| + | Mercury is used in thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, and some electrical switches. | ||
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Revision as of 23:39, June 17, 2007
Mercury (symbol Hg) is a metallic element, liquid at room temperatures. Mercury is poisonous to human and animals.
Mercury is found in air, water, and soil. It exists in several forms: elemental or metallic mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds.
Mercury is used in thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, and some electrical switches.