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Mercury: Uses and Health Risks by Ryan Cornista is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80 that was formerly known as hydragyrum. While mercury has some uses such as in batteries, switches, and thermometers, it can harm our lungs if inhaled, as mercury is a heavy metal that is toxic in its elemental form.

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Ryan Cornista

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