can mercury flow quickly the element??
2006-11-18 12:56:04 · 7 answers · asked by stolen kisses 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
since its a liquid metal is it stong?
2006-11-18 13:03:42 · update #1
mercury is a liquid at room temperature. Yes it flows.
2006-11-18 12:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by icynici 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At STP (standard temperature and pressure) (basically a cool room temperature and pressure (unless you're from planet zog!))
Mercury is a liquid like water but much denser. Its viscosity is fairly low (it flows fairly fast when pushed or poured). Sugar syrup can have higher viscosity (slower flow). The speed it flows at depends on the force used to push (or pressure) it. It can flow fast.
It is a soft metal like Lead. Not strong. It is also a poison and lots of it evaporate into the air when its is left around. It can cause brain damage.
2006-11-18 14:12:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Mercury can flow. It has been used in thermometers. It expands when the temperature is higher, and contracts when the temperature is lower. (i.e. it "flows up" the tube)
2006-11-18 13:20:17 · answer #3 · answered by ANON 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fluid. It can flow. It is used in some thermostats with its flowing property used to make the circuit and turn on the heat.
2006-11-18 13:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Yes, at room temperature it flows well.
2006-11-18 12:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes mercury can flow at room temperature, it is what is in many thermometers.
2006-11-18 12:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by sophi p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-12-08 19:41:32 · answer #7 · answered by james 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋