by msander | Dec 4, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Mercury thermometers are handy and useful, but they could be extremely dangerous to bring on planes. We’re conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciSho… Hosted by: Stefan Chin Click...
by msander | Sep 4, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
When mercury is added to aluminum, it forms an amalgam (a mercury alloy). Aluminum is normally protected by a thick oxide layer, but the formation of the amalgam disrupts it. It allows fresh aluminum to react with air to form white aluminum oxide. As the oxide grows,...
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