Consider the following properties of the element mercury: (a) Mercury liquid cannot be broken down by a
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Consider the following properties of the element mercury:
(a) Mercury liquid cannot be broken down by a chemical change.
(b) Mercury oxide can be heated to give mercury and oxygen gas.
(c) Mercury, in form of cinnabar ore, is found in Spain and Italy.
(d) Mercury and silver compose the alloy used for dental fillings.
Classify each of the following mercury samples as an element, a compound, a homogeneous mixture, or a heterogeneous mixture:
(a) Mercury liquid
(b) Mercury oxide
(c) Cinnabar ore
(d) Dental alloy.
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Introductory Chemistry Concepts And Critical Thinking
ISBN: 9780321804907
7th Edition
Authors: Charles Corwin
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