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Mercury is a shiny, silver-colored liquid metal that is liquid at room temperature due to its low melting point. It has a very high density and is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Mercury reacts with oxygen to form red mercury(II) oxide and reacts with chlorine to form toxic mercury(II) chloride. While mercury was once widely used, it is now known to be highly toxic and dangerous to humans and wildlife. Mercury exposure can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system and lungs and cause symptoms like

Author
Arun
Language
EN