Mercury is the only metal found in the liquid state

Mercury is the only metal found in the liquid state. It is largely used in thermometers to measure the temperature, but mercury is a very dangerous metal as its density is very high. What two precautions would you take while handling the equipments containing mercury? What will learners infer from the above information?

Equipments containing mercury should be handled carefully. If broken or discarded, their disposal should be done carefully. The learners will learn to handle and dispose such poisonous items more carefully.