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Mercury metal is toxic and the alkyl mercury compounds such as dimethyl mercury are very toxic. One early sign to a chemist working with it is that your gums go grey. Mercury poisoning has a list of very unpleasant symptoms, and it is difficult to believe that mercury metal was once taken as a laxative.
One famous chemist who worked with mercury a lot in the 1920's , Stock, famously catalogued his symptoms. See the link for a list of all of the nasty problems that can occur.
Exposure to Mercury can lead to symptoms such as tremors, confusion, memory problems, and irritability. In severe cases, it can cause kidney damage, respiratory failure, and even death. It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect exposure to mercury.
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What happens if you put your hand in mercury?
Mercury is a toxic element that can be absorbed through the skin. Contact with mercury can lead to skin irritation, rashes, and possible long-term health effects. It is important to avoid contact with mercury and seek medical attention if exposed.
Why do you think Lavoisier exposed a mouse to the gas he collected from the mercury?
Lavoisier exposed a mouse to the gas collected from mercury to observe the effects of the gas on living organisms. This was part of his experimental approach to better understand the properties of different gases and their impact on biological systems.
What is the luster of the element mercury?
Mercury has a shiny, metallic luster. Its surface appears silvery-white when freshly cut or polished. However, it tarnishes easily when exposed to air, taking on a duller appearance over time.
Is Mercury a liquid or a solid or a gas?
I am assuming that you mean at room temperature and 1 standard atmosphere. Under such conditions, mercury would be a liquid.Any material's physical state is determined by its temperature and the pressure being exerted upon it. Mercury, as well as most elements/compounds, can exist in all three states if exposed to the proper conditions.
What happens when they exposed to water?
what happens when they are exposed to water
What will happens to a plant exposed to air?
what will happens to a plant exposed to air
Do you turn silver when exposed to mercury?
no you don't turn silver when your exposed to mercury, you will get numbness in your legs and arms, involuntary movement, nerve damage and brain damage
What happen when they are exposed to water?
what happens when they are exposed to water
How is mercury related to your health?
Its incredibly bad for it if exposed to it.
What happens to trolls when they are exposed to daylight?
They turn to stone when the are exposed in the sun
How does Lavoisier expose a mouse to a gas he collected from the mercury?
Why do you think lavoisier exposed a mouse to the gas he collected from mercury
Why is your 14 kt bracelet sg turning silver?
Has it been exposed to mercury. Mercury will bind to gold and you have to have a jeweler fix it.
What happens to a plant expose to air?
what will happens to a plant exposed to air
What happens if you put your hand in mercury?
Mercury is a toxic element that can be absorbed through the skin. Contact with mercury can lead to skin irritation, rashes, and possible long-term health effects. It is important to avoid contact with mercury and seek medical attention if exposed.
What happens when silver exposed to air?
Tarnish.
What happens when plutonium is exposed to a vacuum?
Nothing
What happens to liquids when exposed to air?
It evaporates :)
