Mercurio: propiedades, usos y riesgos

The video tutorial discusses mercury, a silvery liquid metal with atomic number 80 and symbol Hg. It covers mercury's properties, historical uses, and applications in medicine and industry. The video also explores various mercury compounds, their uses, and the transition to safer alternatives due to mercury's toxicity. The phasing out of mercury in batteries and other applications is highlighted.

What is the atomic number and chemical symbol of mercury?

Describe the historical uses of mercury in medicine.

Explain why mercury is considered toxic.

What are the applications of mercury in batteries?

What are some modern alternatives to mercury in thermometers?