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Mercury has a strong affinity for certain metals, such as gold, silver, and aluminum. This property allows it to form alloys, called amalgams, with these metals. Additionally, Mercury forms a slight meniscus at the edge of solid surfaces due to its high surface tension.
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Why does mercury not flow down when the mercury thermometer is held upside down?
Mercury is a dense liquid at room temperature, so gravity is not strong enough to overcome the surface tension and adhesion forces holding it in place inside the thermometer tube. This allows the mercury to "stick" to the walls of the tube and not flow down when the thermometer is turned upside down.
What is an instrument that measures changes in air pressure using liquid mercury?
Any liquid can actually be use in a tube (barometer) to measure air pressure, but there are various advantages in using mercury for the purpose. 1. Mercury is a shiny liquid (a liquid metal) so it can be easily seen through the glass tube. Other liquid like water are transparent. 2. Mercury is very heavy. So only 76cms of it rises in the tube. Had you been using water for the purpose, you would need a glass tube as long as 55ft. 3. Mercury does not stick to the glass surface inside, so the reading obtained is much more accurate and precise. Remember: Water droplets stick to glass.
What are the most common elements present on Mercury?
chloride:- mercury (I) chloride mercury(II) chloride oxygen:- mercury oxide iodine:-mercury iodide flourine:- mercury(II) fluoridemercury(IV) fluoride bromide:- mercury bromidesulphur:- mercury sulphate mercury sulphidenitrogen and carbon :- mercury cyanide
What are thoses lines on planet Mercury?
The lines on Mercury are known as ridges, which are the result of the planet's crustal plates shifting and then freezing in place. These ridges can extend for hundreds of kilometers and are thought to be caused by the cooling and contraction of the planet's surface.
Why Mercury is used in spygmomanometer?
Mercury is used in sphygmomanometers because it is a dense liquid that moves easily within a tube, providing accurate blood pressure readings. Its high density allows for precise measurement of small changes in pressure, making it a reliable element in these medical devices. Additionally, mercury does not adhere to the walls of the tube, ensuring consistent and accurate readings over time.
Why mercury does not stick to tube?
Mercury does not stick to glass because its cohesive forces are stronger than its adhesive forces with the glass surface. This causes the mercury to form spherical droplets in a tube rather than spreading out or sticking to the glass.
How long is a oil dip stick for a 2000 mercury mystique?
How long is a mercury mystique oil dip stick
Does mercury only stick to gold?
No, mercury can also stick to other metals such as silver, copper, and zinc. Mercury forms an amalgam with these metals, meaning it can chemically bond with them to create a new compound.
When you put a stick in water and remove it the stick is wet When you put a stick in mercury and remove it the stick is dry The reason for this is that adhesive forces are greater?
between the stick and water
How do you change a oil dip stick tube?
how do u change the oil dip stick on a 1999 mercury mystiqe
Will mercury metal stick to magnet?
No. Only ferrous metals are magnetic and are solid at room temperature. In order for a metal to "stick" to a magnet it would have to have its atoms aligned in the same direction. When in liquid form the atoms are too busy moving around to actually align themselves to a magnetic field.
What are advantages of metal mercury?
It doesn't wet surfaces. It doesn't stick to glass.
Where is ATF dip stick on 1996 Mercury Villager?
Auto transmission fluid.
Where is the transmission dip stick for a 1994 Mercury Sable?
The transmission dip stick on a 1994 Mercury Sable is located on the driver's side of the motor. It has a white-handled ring and it is about midway between the radiator and the back fire wall.
Where is the 2002 mercury mountaineer transmission dip stick located?
There is no transmission dip stick for a 2002 mercury mountaineer, fluid will need to be checked from under the vehicle. There is a fill plug on the transmission, remove the plug and fluid level should be up to the level of the plug hole. This is the only year mercury did this in the mountaineer.
Where do you refill the transmission fluid on a standard 2000 Mercury Cougar?
Dip stick tube
Why does your 2000 Mercury Cougar stick in first gear when you shift?
you need a new transmission
