M is for Mercury (Metal)

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Photo of liquid mercury
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Scientific name: Hg

Mercury, also called quicksilver, is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Mercury is a heavy metal and is very toxic.
Mercury is used to dissolve gold in the process of gold mining, it was used in making felt, in older style thermometers, and in dental fillings.
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