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Mercury is poisonous, and you could get intoxicated by touching it or breathing in its vapours. Toxic effects include damage to the brain, kidney, and lungs. Mercury poisoning can result in several diseases, including Acrodynia (pink disease), Hunter-Russell Syndrome, and Minamata disease. It is also very bad for the environment, and for these reasons they have ceased using it to make many products such as thermometers and fluorescent lamps in case of a spill/leak or accident.
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Why should batteries be recycled?
because it has mercury that can harm living organisms
What harm does Mercury do to the environment?
Mercury cause damages to the brain. Cause damages to the chromosomes and DNA. And very harmful to the nervous system.
What will mercury do to you if you inhale it?
It may kill fiew brain cells, but no serious harm will be done.
How much methyl mercury would need to be ingested to harm a fetus?
It will take 69 oz.
Does mercury harm plants?
it is a very strong chemical that burns it
If you lived on Venus what can harm you?
Most likely the heat, it is the hottest planet. Not even Mercury is as hot as Venus.
Why is mercury rarely use in thermometers for body trmperatures?
Mercury is poisonous... If the thermometer is broken - it could cause harm. It's safer to use alcohol thermometers - or electronic ones.
How do you replace side window of a Mercury Villager?
If you don't have experience doing this I suggest you take it to a glass shop, or you could do more harm than good.
What will happen if you swallow mercury besides being poison?
My aviation Doctor - prob. the highest in his field said swallowing mercury isn't as bad as you think - most will pass out, causing no harm. That's why it's mad that the NHS has banned mercury thermometers.... On balance, it's the vapour that does the harm. If you have it your fillings then it is continually releasing vapour. Fact. Dentists who still give fillings with mercury in them seem to think mercury somehow changes when it's in teeth so it won't give off vapour and won't get into your body through your porous teeth!? So it's safe!? Ask any chemistry student/employee/dictionary!
Came in contact with Mercury from a there.?
Answer:Short term contact with mercury isn't enough to cause you harm short term. In long term contact situations, It is a heavy metal and can work its way to your DNA and effect reproduction. The same thing is true on flourescent light bulbs. They have mercury vapor in them and you can become exposed to it if they break.
Is mercury harmful if inhaled?
Yes, Mercury, which is the only metal liquid at room temperature, can cause disruption of the nervous system, damage to brain functions, DNA damage and chromosomal damage, allergic reactions, such as rashes on the skin, headaches, and tiredness, and can cause reproductive harm.
What happens when a dog eats the tip of a digital thermometer?
The tip of the digital thermometer is made lead, metal, and more stuff that could harm a dog without you even knowing it. My advice would be to take your dog to your local (or your regular) vet immediately ask him what the harm is, and do we need surgery.
