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Mercury - Periodic Table of Videos

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The team at periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about the liquid metal mercury, element number 80.

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Learn about a one of a kind bell, one that is made of mercury.
Learn what an amalgam is, and how it relates to everyday items like wedding rings.
For all the basics about mercury, check out the Visual Elements Periodic Table.
For amazing photos and facts about mercury, check out The Elements by Theodore Gray.

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