will mercury be attracted to silver?

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will mercury be attracted to silver?

2007-03-08 08:54:06 · 2 answers · asked by steeeeevvvvveee 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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No, but gold dust will.

The field guide for Rocks and Mineral of North America is a very good resource for this topic!

2007-03-08 12:14:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Attract? Not in the sense of a magnet and iron. However, when combined properly the two form an amalgam, which is commonly used to fill dental cavities. The mercury in the amalgam is said to be safe, because it isn't combined in any organic compound.

2007-03-08 10:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by David A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋