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Mercury (Element) Summary
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Mercury is a metal element denoted by the atomic symbol Hg. It has an atomic number of 80 and an atomic weight of 200.59. Mercury, unlike any other metal, is liquid at room temperature. When poured onto a smooth surface, it forms beads that roll...
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Mercury Summary
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Mercury is a metal with chemical similarities to zinc and cadmium. The metal is liquid at room temperature, with a freezing point at –31°C, and it is one of the most volatile metals. It occurs as the element Hg0 and as the mercuric ion...
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Mercury Summary
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Mercury Symbol Hg Atomic Number 80 Atomic Mass 200.59 Family Group 12 (Iib) Transition Metal Pronunciation MER-kyuh-ree Overview Mercury is a transition metal. A transition metal is one of the elements found between Groups 2 (IIA) and 13 (IIIA) on the...
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Mercury Information
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Mercury(IPA: /ˈmɜrkjʊri/), also called quicksilver, is a chemical element with the symbol Hg (Latinized Greek: hydrargyrum, meaning watery or liquid silver) and atomic number 80. A heavy, silvery d-block metal, mercury is one of five elements that...


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World and I
Mercury: The Two-Faced Element.
05/01/2004: 2,742 words, approx. 9 pages
Steve Voynick is a freelance writer residing in Twin Lakes, Colorado. William E. Brooks, mercury specialist with the United States Geological Survey, reviewed this article for accuracy. A valued but toxic agent for mining gold, fighting disease, filling teeth, studying the weather, and...
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Environmental Health Perspectives
Elemental mercury spills.(Commentary)
02/01/2006: 5,209 words, approx. 17 pages
Sources of elemental mercury ([Hg.sup.0]) include old natural gas regulators, manometers, sphygmomanometers, thermometers, and thermostats. Causes of [Hg.sup.0] spills include improper storage, container breakage, children playing with [Hg.sup.0], the breakage of devices containing [Hg.sup.0], and ritualistic use of [Hg.sup.0]. Inhalation is the primary exposure...
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FitPregnancy
Mercury Rising
11/20/2007: 1,367 words, approx. 5 pages
For more information on fish and mercury, check out the following websites: •National Geographic's TheGreenGuide offers a comprehensive list of the best seafood choices—those that are not only low in mercury but are also not over-fished or farmed destructively—as well as those to avoid....
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Ford Motor Company - Mercury
11/21/2007: 454 words, approx. 2 pages
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