Summary of Mercury - Periodic Table of Videos

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In the video, it is revealed that mercury is actually only a thin film that covers the inside of a container. This film is very poisonous and is used for making scientific instruments and electric chemistry. However, as mercury is no longer wanted, it is a problem what to do with it.

• 00:00:00 Mercury is a liquid metal that is very poisonous. It is used for making scientific instruments, like barometers and thermometers. Mercury is also used in electric chemistry, where it can form very good electrical contact. Mercury is also used to make chlorine. However, like other elements, it cannot be destroyed. As mercury is no longer wanted, it is a problem what to do with it.
• 00:05:00 In this video, a weight is suddenly removed from a container of mercury, causing the mercury to fall out. The mercury all comes off, revealing that it is actually only a thin film covering the inside of the container.