Mercury
| AUTHOR | Lew, Kristi |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Central (08/30/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
Mercury is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature. Mercury's chemical symbol is Hg. The "Hg" comes from the Greek word hydrargyrum, which means "liquid silver." Because of its silvery appearance and the way it moves, the metal was also called quicksilver. The chemical is named for the Roman god, Mercury, who was known for his speed and mobility. Students will learn about the sources of mercury and its effects on the environment; coal-burning power plants are responsible for nearly 40 percent of the human-caused mercury emissions in the United States. They'll learn about mercury's chemical properties and classification as a transition metal. Mercury's place on the periodic table and its subatomic particles are also discussed. Readers will study mercury ions and isotopes. This book also explains the element's applications in thermometers, thermostats, silent wall switches, fluorescent lights, and dental amalgams.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781404217805
ISBN-10:
1404217800
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.78 x 0.37 x 10.40 inches
Weight:
0.79 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Chemistry
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History of Science
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal:
546.663
Library of Congress Control Number:
2007044919
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Mercury is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature. Mercury's chemical symbol is Hg. The "Hg" comes from the Greek word hydrargyrum, which means "liquid silver." Because of its silvery appearance and the way it moves, the metal was also called quicksilver. The chemical is named for the Roman god, Mercury, who was known for his speed and mobility. Students will learn about the sources of mercury and its effects on the environment; coal-burning power plants are responsible for nearly 40 percent of the human-caused mercury emissions in the United States. They'll learn about mercury's chemical properties and classification as a transition metal. Mercury's place on the periodic table and its subatomic particles are also discussed. Readers will study mercury ions and isotopes. This book also explains the element's applications in thermometers, thermostats, silent wall switches, fluorescent lights, and dental amalgams.
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Author:
Lew, Kristi
A former high school teacher with a background in biochemistry and more than 10 years of experience in cytogenetic laboratories, Kristi Lew specializes in taking complex scientific information and making it fun and interesting for scientists and non-scientists alike. She is the author of more than 20 science books for children and teachers.
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