In the interactive infographic, you will learn all about the element MERCURY! How to operate the project: Once the title slide fades away click on the circles to see information about the element mercury. Click through the slides, until you reach the circle again. Use this method to view the information from any circle. Use the red arrow keys at the bottom of the screen to toggle between circles. Extra facts about mercury: Mercury can exist in earth's environment in the oxidation states 0, +1, +2. Two tablespoons of mercury weighs one pound. 250 grams of mercury costs 92.50 dollars. The Romans referred to mercury as “Hydragyrum”, leading to the abbreviation of mercury Hg. Mercury was named after the planet Mercury. Alchemists had many misconceptions about Mercury, they believed that it could be formed into gold and that it had heavenly properties. Bye!!
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